Words That Rhyme With Explanation
Explanation (noun) — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
"the explanation was very simple"
RhymePlug found 100 words and phrases that rhyme with explanation, 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 Explanation Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
EH2 K S P L AH0 N EY1 SH AH0 N
Stress pattern
dum-da-DUM-da
Syllables
4
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of explanation onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Explanation" and "fyi" — perfect rhyme, 6 syllables
"Explanation" and "equation" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Explanation (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.
1 Syllable (1)
2 Syllables (4)
3 Syllables (36)
4 Syllables (8)
6 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Explanation (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 Explanation (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 Explanation
Explanation is a 4-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (EH2 K S P L AH0 N EY1 SH AH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in explanation, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What rhymes with explanation?
Perfect rhymes for explanation include fyi, corp, nation, ration, elation, and 45 more. Near rhymes include equation, invasion, occasion, malaysian, paraguayans, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 100 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does explanation have?
Explanation has 4 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is EH2 K S P L AH0 N EY1 SH AH0 N. Its stress pattern is dum-da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for explanation?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for explanation include equation, invasion, occasion, malaysian, paraguayans, evasion, caucasian, persuasion. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for explanation?
Multisyllabic rhymes for explanation include explanations, excavations, estimations, elevations, estimated. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with explanation?
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