Phonetics And Phonology

noun the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a phrase or sentence

• The poet used consonance to create a harmonious sound pattern in the sonnet.
• I noticed some cool consonance in the lyrics of that song.
• The rapper's flow had some sick consonance going on.
• In the business world, achieving consonance between different departments is crucial for success.

noun the quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words

• The composer carefully crafted the piece to achieve a perfect euphony of sound.
• I love how all the instruments blend together to create such a beautiful euphony.
• The band's music has such a chill euphony that I can listen to all day.
• The euphony of colors in the painting created a sense of harmony and balance.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

conjunction A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

article A word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite.

• The letter 'L' is the twelfth letter of the alphabet.
• I always mix up 'L' and 'I' when I'm typing quickly.
• I aced that test, got an 'L' on it!
• Taking an 'L' in that game really humbled me and made me practice harder.

noun a lateral part, branch, or shoot

adjective relating to the side or sides; situated at or extending to the side

• The lateral movement of the vehicle was smooth and controlled.
• She tried to do a lateral pass in the game but missed the target.
• I love watching basketball players do those sick laterals on the court.
• The company decided to take a lateral approach to solving the issue, rather than the traditional method.

noun the beginning or start of something

• The onset of winter brought with it a drop in temperatures.
• I always feel a bit down at the onset of Mondays.
• I can't believe the onset of finals week is already here.
• The onset of a new relationship can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.

noun a regional accent is a way of speaking a language that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people

• The linguist studied the variations in pronunciation caused by regional accents.
• I can tell where someone is from based on their regional accent.
• Her regional accent is so thick, it's hard to understand her sometimes.
• His regional accent was like a melody that reminded me of home.

noun a speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds, syllables, or words

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• Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech.
• I noticed you were stuttering a bit during your presentation.
• Don't worry about stuttering, just take a deep breath and keep going.
• Her thoughts were stuttering like a broken record, unable to form a coherent sentence.