mountains

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/noun

High School

plural of mountain

mountain range

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

fountains

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

mab mac mad mae mag mah mai maj mak mal

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aoi aue aus bao bow cao cau cow dao dow

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

mrs ambs gums isms mans manz mazo menz mers mize

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