Words That Rhyme With Dereliction
Dereliction (noun) — a tendency to be negligent and uncaring
"he inherited his delinquency from his father"
RhymePlug found 69 words and phrases that rhyme with dereliction, 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 Dereliction Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D EH2 R AH0 L IH1 K SH AH0 N
Stress pattern
dum-da-DUM-da
Syllables
4
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of dereliction onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Dereliction" and "diction" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Dereliction" and "description" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Dereliction (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 Dereliction (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 Dereliction (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 Dereliction
Dereliction is a 4-syllable noun classified as rare in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D EH2 R AH0 L IH1 K SH AH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in dereliction, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 19 perfect rhymes available, dereliction is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with dereliction, 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 dereliction?
Perfect rhymes for dereliction 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 69 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does dereliction have?
Dereliction has 4 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D EH2 R AH0 L IH1 K SH AH0 N. Its stress pattern is dum-da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for dereliction?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for dereliction 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 dereliction?
Multisyllabic rhymes for dereliction include definition, demolition, deposition, definitions, depositions. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with dereliction?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with dereliction. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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