pat

/pæt/noun
Elementary
1

The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep.

2

A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.

3

A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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”)

Assonance

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

Consonance

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