48+ Words that rhyme with derailment

Derailment is a 3-syllable word with 48 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ailment, bailment, curtailment. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of derailment

noun
  1. an accident in which a train runs off its track

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Examples of "derailment" in lyrics

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

  • "potterville train derailment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "class action lawsuit train derailment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror of Bihar train derailment"
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What do these rhymes mean?

ailment
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
bailment
the delivery of personal property in trust by the bailor to the bailee
curtailment
the temporal property of being cut short the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or
pennant
the award given to the champion a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering) a long flag; often tapering
tenant
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "derailment" 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 derailment?
Words that rhyme with derailment include: ailment, bailment, curtailment, tenant, pennant, pavement, pertinent, development, abstinent, annulment, and 38 more.
How many syllables does derailment have?
Derailment has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with derailment?
There are 48 words that rhyme with derailment: 48 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for derailment in a song?
The strongest rhymes for derailment in songwriting are ailment, bailment, curtailment. 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 derailment?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with derailment include ailment, bailment, curtailment, tenant, pennant. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ailment, bailment; 1-syllable: curtailment, pavement; 2-syllable: development, defilement. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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