Words That Rhyme With Contradiction
Contradiction (noun) — opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
RhymePlug found 66 words and phrases that rhyme with contradiction, 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 Contradiction Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
K AA2 N T R AH0 D IH1 K SH AH0 N
Stress pattern
dum-da-DUM-da
Syllables
4
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of contradiction onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Contradiction" and "diction" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Contradiction" and "description" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Contradiction (19)
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.
2 Syllables (3)
3 Syllables (11)
Near Rhymes for Contradiction (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 Contradiction (17)
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 Contradiction
Contradiction is a 4-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (K AA2 N T R AH0 D IH1 K SH AH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in contradiction, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 19 perfect rhymes available, contradiction is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with contradiction, 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 contradiction?
Perfect rhymes for contradiction include diction, fiction, eviction, friction, addiction, and 14 more. Near rhymes include description, egyptian, prescription, subscription, encryption, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 66 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does contradiction have?
Contradiction has 4 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is K AA2 N T R AH0 D IH1 K SH AH0 N. Its stress pattern is dum-da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for contradiction?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for contradiction include description, egyptian, prescription, subscription, encryption, inscription, transcription, conscription. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for contradiction?
Multisyllabic rhymes for contradiction include contradictions, competition, contradicted, competitions, composition. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with contradiction?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with contradiction. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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