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
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