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144+ Words that rhyme with babylon

Babylon is a 3-syllable word with 144 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are on, wan, yon. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of babylon

noun
  1. the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "babylon" in lyrics

See how babylon is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Now it's time pass on, in modern Babylon"
    4th Disciple f/ Raw Intellect — Fabulous Felonz
  • "Take me home away from Babylon"
    Achozen f/ Killah Priest, Shukura Holliday — Immaculate
  • "Take me back away from Babylon"
    Achozen f/ Killah Priest, Shukura Holliday — Immaculate

What do these rhymes mean?

john
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets youngest son of Henry II; King of England from 1199 to 1216
kahn
United States architect (born in Estonia) (1901-1974)
on
with a forward motion; "we drove along admiring the view"; "the horse trotted along at a steady pace
wan
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble; "the pale light of a half moon"; "a pale sun
yon
at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal); "the house yonder

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "babylon" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like on, wan, yon create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "babylon" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with babylon?
Words that rhyme with babylon include: on, wan, yon, john, kahn, khan, swan, yuan, spawn, saigon, and 134 more.
How many syllables does babylon have?
Babylon has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with babylon?
There are 144 words that rhyme with babylon: 144 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for babylon in a song?
The strongest rhymes for babylon in songwriting are on, wan, yon. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with babylon?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with babylon include on, wan, yon, john, kahn. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: on, wan; 1-syllable: saigon, taiwan; 2-syllable: papillon, angolan. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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