alliterative
adjectiveDivide alliterative into syllables:
al · lit · er · a · tive
How to pronounce alliterative:
Definition of alliterative:
- alliterative (adjective):
- of, relating to, or marked by alliteration
- having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds.
Synonyms for alliterative:
alliterative
assonant
rhymed
riming
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