verb

alliterating

all·ite·rat·ing 5 syllables

To exhibit alliteration.

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 5
Letters 12
Starts with A

Definition of Alliterating

To exhibit alliteration.

How to use Alliterating

Alliterating is a verb. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include alliterize — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Alliterating

Antonyms for Alliterating

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How many syllables does alliterating have?

Alliterating has 5 syllables: all·ite·rat·ing. The word is broken into 5 spoken beats.

What part of speech is alliterating?

Alliterating is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for alliterating?

Words with similar meanings to alliterating include alliterize. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use alliterating in a sentence?

Alliterating can be used in sentences where a verb describing to exhibit alliteration. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as alliterating?

Alliterating starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does alliterating have?

Alliterating has 12 letters. It contains 5 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.