swahili [noun]

Uradidi wa maneno

Maana (Definition)

Stylistic repetition of words or consonant sounds for rhythmic emphasis in verse

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

word alliteration / poetic repetition

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uradidi maneno

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili / Lit

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Uradidi wa maneno ulipa shairi lile mdundo mzuri"

Translation: Poetic repetition gave that poem a beautiful cadence

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

marudio