Is rhyme based on the initial sound of words?

Rhyme is not based on the initial sound of words. It's based on the final sound of words.

Here's a breakdown:

* Rhyme: When words have the same or similar sounds in their final syllables.

* Initial Sound: This refers to the first sound in a word.

Example:

* Cat, hat, bat - These words rhyme because they all share the same ending sound (at).

* Cat, car, cow - These words do not rhyme, even though they start with the same letter.

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