76+ Words that rhyme with delinquency

Delinquency is a 4-syllable word with 76 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ac, cc, mc. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of delinquency

noun
  1. nonpayment of a debt when due
  2. a tendency to be negligent and uncaring; "he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities"
  3. an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor

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Examples of "delinquency" in lyrics

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  • "It's outta control pandemonium delinquency"
    Delinquent Habits — 1 Adam 12
  • "teens alcochol delinquency"
    AOL — AOL
  • "teens alcohol delinquency"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

ac
a radioactive element of the actinide series
apc
(military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry a drug
cc
being ten more than one hundred ninety a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
mc
one million periods per second
se
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "delinquency" has 4 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 delinquency?
Words that rhyme with delinquency include: ac, cc, mc, se, apc, emcee, gutsy, lessee, foresee, oversea, and 66 more.
How many syllables does delinquency have?
Delinquency has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with delinquency?
There are 76 words that rhyme with delinquency: 76 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for delinquency in a song?
The strongest rhymes for delinquency in songwriting are ac, cc, mc. 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 delinquency?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with delinquency include ac, cc, mc, se, apc. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ac, cc; 1-syllable: gutsy, foresee; 2-syllable: oversea, undersea. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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