92+ Words that rhyme with descent

Descent is a 2-syllable word with 92 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cent, accent, ascent. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of descent

noun
  1. a movement downward
  2. properties attributable to your ancestry; "he comes from good origins"
  3. the act of changing your location in a downward direction

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Examples of "descent" in lyrics

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

  • "She lives in Miami and of Latin descent"
    2 Live Crew — Mamalopenga
  • "Rhino, Tame, Boom Skwad, Hidden Descent"
    Artifacts — Ingredients to Time Travel
  • "Rappers, I don't care about your gender, descent"
    Blackalicious — Reanimation

What do these rhymes mean?

accent
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent
ascent
an upward slope or grade (as in a road); "the car couldn't make it up the rise" a movement upward
assent
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly
cent
a fractional monetary unit of several countries a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
consent
permission to do something; "he indicated his consent" give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "descent" has 2 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 descent?
Words that rhyme with descent include: cent, accent, ascent, assent, consent, sent, bent, cement, augment, content, and 82 more.
How many syllables does descent have?
Descent has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with descent?
There are 92 words that rhyme with descent: 92 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for descent in a song?
The strongest rhymes for descent in songwriting are cent, accent, ascent. 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 descent?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with descent include cent, accent, ascent, assent, consent. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cent, sent; 1-syllable: accent, ascent; 2-syllable: circumvent, discontent. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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