Words That Rhyme With Definition
Definition (noun) — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
RhymePlug found 112 words and phrases that rhyme with definition, 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 Definition Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D EH2 F AH0 N IH1 SH AH0 N
Stress pattern
dum-da-DUM-da
Syllables
4
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of definition onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Definition" and "titian" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Definition" and "decision" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Definition (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.
2 Syllables (4)
3 Syllables (37)
Near Rhymes for Definition (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 Definition (20)
Words where multiple syllables match, creating compound rhyme patterns. A hallmark of skilled rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and MF DOOM.
Multi-Word Rhymes for Definition (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with definition. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
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About Rhyming With Definition
Definition is a 4-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D EH2 F AH0 N IH1 SH AH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in definition, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, definition is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with definition, 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 definition?
Perfect rhymes for definition include titian, ishaan, edition, fission, mission, and 45 more. Near rhymes include decision, supervision, division, eurovision, circumcision, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 112 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does definition have?
Definition has 4 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D EH2 F AH0 N IH1 SH AH0 N. Its stress pattern is dum-da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for definition?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for definition include decision, supervision, division, eurovision, circumcision, precision, provision, univision. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for definition?
Multisyllabic rhymes for definition include definitions, dereliction, depositions, beneficial, television. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with definition?
Multi-word rhymes for definition include establish in, accomplish in, establish one, accomplish one, english in, british in. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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