Definition

1. Noun:
   • A two-syllable rhyme: In poetry, a double rhyme is a rhyme in which the final two syllables of the words correspond in sound. The stressed rhyming syllable is followed by an identical unstressed syllable.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The words ended and blended form a classic double rhyme.
  • The poet frequently used double rhyme to create a light, musical rhythm in the verse.
  • Finding a perfect double rhyme for "motion" can be challenging.

Advanced Usage

• In Poetic Analysis: The term is used to describe and analyze the rhyme scheme of a poem. A sequence of double rhymes can establish a particular rhythmic pattern or tone.
  • The use of double rhyme throughout the limerick contributes to its humorous and sing-song quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Feminine Rhyme: This is a synonymous term for a double rhyme (or rhyme extending over two or more syllables), where the stress falls on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable.
• Single Rhyme / Masculine Rhyme: A rhyme involving only one syllable, typically the final stressed syllable (e.g., and ).
• Triple Rhyme: A rhyme involving three syllables (e.g., and ).

Synonyms

• Feminine rhyme: A direct synonym in prosody, emphasizing the unstressed final syllable.

Related Concepts

• Rhyme Scheme: The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem or verse. Double rhymes are one element that can define this pattern.
• Perfect Rhyme: A rhyme where the final accented vowel and all following sounds are identical. A double rhyme is a type of perfect rhyme involving two syllables.

Noun

1. a two-syllable rhyme
   • `ended' and `blended' form a double rhyme