(al-lit-er-a-tive) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. having the same consonant at the beginning of each stressed syllable

Example Sentence

Around the rock the ragged rascal ran is an example of alliterative writing.

Synonyms

repeating consonants; repetitive consonants; repetition of consonants

Antonyms

no repetition

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

alliterative
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • iterative

  • alliterative
  • alliterative