Words That Rhyme With Devolution
Devolution (noun) — the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality
RhymePlug found 66 words and phrases that rhyme with devolution, 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 Devolution Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D EH2 V AH0 L UW1 SH AH0 N
Stress pattern
dum-da-DUM-da
Syllables
4
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of devolution onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Devolution" and "lucian" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Devolution" and "confusion" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Devolution (31)
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 (2)
4 Syllables (21)
5 Syllables (2)
Near Rhymes for Devolution (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 Devolution (5)
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 Devolution
Devolution is a 4-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D EH2 V AH0 L UW1 SH AH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in devolution, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 31 perfect rhymes available, devolution is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with devolution, 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 devolution?
Perfect rhymes for devolution include lucian, bhushan, ablution, aleutian, dilution, and 26 more. Near rhymes include confusion, inclusion, conclusion, illusion, exclusion, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 66 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does devolution have?
Devolution has 4 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D EH2 V AH0 L UW1 SH AH0 N. Its stress pattern is dum-da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for devolution?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for devolution include confusion, inclusion, conclusion, illusion, exclusion, disillusion, delusion, infusion. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for devolution?
Multisyllabic rhymes for devolution include evolutions, revolutions, resolutions, executions, barracuda. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with devolution?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with devolution. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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