vocal

/ˈvəʊ.kəl/adj
Elementary
1

Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.

2

Used in the production of speech sounds.

3

Relating to, composed or arranged for, or sung by the human voice.

4

Consisting of, or characterized by, voice, or tone produced in the larynx, which may be modified, either by resonance, as in the case of the vowels, or by obstructive action, as in certain consonants, such as v, l, etc., or by both, as in the nasals m, n, ng.

5

Synonym of vocalic.

6

Uttered or modulated by the voice; expressed in words.

7

Expressing opinions or feelings freely, loudly, or insistently.

8

Having or exercising the power of producing voice, speech, or sound.

9

Synonym of expressive.

10

Full of voices.

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