consonance
/ˈkɒnsənəns/
repetition of consonant sounds, especially at the end of words
consonance in a sentence
“Pitter-patter, pitter-patter—the consonance mimics rain.”
Origin of consonance
Latin consonare (to sound together), from con- (together) + sonare (to sound)
Related Words
onomatopoeia
words that imitate the sounds they describe
euphony
pleasing, harmonious arrangement of sounds
cacophony
harsh, discordant combination of sounds
sibilance
repetition of hissing sounds (s, sh, z)
alliteration
repetition of initial consonant sounds
assonance
repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words