polysyllabic

/ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/adj
High School
1

Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.

2

Characterized by or consisting of words having numerous syllables.

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multisyllabic

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

drabeksyllabichabich

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”)

pacpadpaepahpakpalpampanpaopas

Assonance

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

abtabuacaackactaddadsadzaftahn

Consonance

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

bipbopboopboppbumpbuppburppubsbicepblimp

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