Words That Rhyme With Derision
Derision (noun) — contemptuous laughter
RhymePlug found 70 words and phrases that rhyme with derision, 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 Derision Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D ER0 IH1 ZH AH0 N
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of derision onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Derision" and "vision" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Derision" and "addition" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Derision (20)
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 (1)
3 Syllables (10)
4 Syllables (8)
5 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Derision (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 Derision (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 Derision
Derision is a 3-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D ER0 IH1 ZH AH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in derision, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 20 perfect rhymes available, derision is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with derision, 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 derision?
Perfect rhymes for derision include vision, decision, division, envision, excision, and 15 more. Near rhymes include addition, position, edition, condition, tradition, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 70 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does derision have?
Derision has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D ER0 IH1 ZH AH0 N. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for derision?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for derision include addition, position, edition, condition, tradition, commission, permission, musician. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for derision?
Multisyllabic rhymes for derision include permission, arisen, virginia, charisma, permissions. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with derision?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with derision. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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