Words That Rhyme With Department
Department (noun) — a specialized division of a large organization
"you'll find it in the hardware department"
RhymePlug found 52 words and phrases that rhyme with department, 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 Department Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D IH0 P AA1 R T M AH0 N T
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of department onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Department" and "apartment" — perfect rhyme, 3 syllables
"Department" and "bombardment" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Department (2)
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.
3 Syllables (2)
Near Rhymes for Department (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 Department (20)
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 Department
Department is a 3-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D IH0 P AA1 R T M AH0 N T) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in department, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 2 perfect rhymes available, department is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with department, 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 department?
Perfect rhymes for department include apartment, compartment. Near rhymes include bombardment, escarpment, apartments, departments, parchment, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 52 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does department have?
Department has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D IH0 P AA1 R T M AH0 N T. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for department?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for department include bombardment, escarpment, apartments, departments, parchment, compartments, allotment, disbarment. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for department?
Multisyllabic rhymes for department include departments, disheartened, despondent, dishonest, involvement. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with department?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with department. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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