Explanation
A rhyme whose words look alike in writing but do not, or no longer, rhyme in pronunciation. Shows that reading and listening can activate different historical layers of a word.
Example
English love and move meet on the page, not in present-day sound.
Counterexample
House and mouse correspond in both spelling and pronunciation.
Distinction
Unlike slant rhyme, eye rhyme need not preserve an audible, albeit imperfect, similarity.
Effect on thought and perception
Shows that reading and listening can activate different historical layers of a word.
Resonance
The eye remembers a closeness the ear no longer confirms.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Eye rhyme“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-RES6-0003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-RES6-0003The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.