Words That Rhyme With Citation
Citation (noun) — an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
RhymePlug found 89 words and phrases that rhyme with citation, organized by rhyme type. Each match is scored using phoneme-quality analysis from the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary, not just spelling patterns. For cultural references, slang, audience modes, and content filtering, use the interactive RhymePlug tool.
How Citation Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
S AY0 T EY1 SH AH0 N
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of citation onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Citation" and "fyi" — perfect rhyme, 6 syllables
"Citation" and "equation" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Citation (50)
Words with identical ending sounds from the last stressed vowel onward. The strongest type of rhyme. Grouped by syllable count so you can match your line's meter.
1 Syllable (1)
2 Syllables (4)
3 Syllables (36)
4 Syllables (8)
6 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Citation (30)
Words with similar but not identical ending sounds. Also called slant rhymes or half rhymes. Widely used in rap and modern songwriting for creative flexibility.
Multisyllabic Rhymes for Citation (9)
Words where multiple syllables match, creating compound rhyme patterns. A hallmark of skilled rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and MF DOOM.
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About Rhyming With Citation
Citation is a 3-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (S AY0 T EY1 SH AH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in citation, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, citation is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with citation, toggle culture mode on in the interactive tool to see matches from our database of 5,600+ cultural terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rhymes with citation?
Perfect rhymes for citation include fyi, corp, nation, ration, elation, and 45 more. Near rhymes include equation, invasion, occasion, malaysian, asian, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 89 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does citation have?
Citation has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is S AY0 T EY1 SH AH0 N. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for citation?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for citation include equation, invasion, occasion, malaysian, asian, evasion, caucasian, persuasion. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for citation?
Multisyllabic rhymes for citation include citations, hiatus, vibrations, biracial, migrations. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with citation?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with citation. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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