170+ Words that rhyme with detain

Detain is a 2-syllable word with 170 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are attain, butane, contain. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of detain

verb
  1. deprive of freedom; take into confinement
  2. stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!"
  3. cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform"

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Examples of "detain" in lyrics

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

  • "Cuz the complexities I freeze is too deep to detain,"
    Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek f/ De La Soul — Soul Rebels
  • "Chennai building collapse: 10 dead, 40 feared trapped, police detain 4"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

What do these rhymes mean?

abstain
refrain from voting choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"
ascertain
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; "find the product of two numbers
attain
to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
butane
occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels
contain
include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "detain" 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 detain?
Words that rhyme with detain include: attain, butane, contain, abstain, ascertain, obtain, pertain, maintain, sustain, aquitaine, and 160 more.
How many syllables does detain have?
Detain has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with detain?
There are 170 words that rhyme with detain: 170 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for detain in a song?
The strongest rhymes for detain in songwriting are attain, butane, contain. 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 detain?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with detain include attain, butane, contain, abstain, ascertain. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bane, cain; 1-syllable: attain, butane; 2-syllable: ascertain, aquitaine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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