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87+ Words that rhyme with detent

Detent is a 2-syllable word with 87 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bent, cent, absent. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of detent

noun
  1. a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

What do these rhymes mean?

absent
not being in a specified place nonexistent; "the thumb is absent"; "her appetite was lacking" lost in thought
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
bent
fixed in your purpose; "bent on going to the theater"; "dead set against intervening
cent
a fractional monetary unit of several countries a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "detent" 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 detent?
Words that rhyme with detent include: bent, cent, absent, accent, ascent, assent, cement, lucent, augment, consent, and 77 more.
How many syllables does detent have?
Detent has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with detent?
There are 87 words that rhyme with detent: 87 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for detent in a song?
The strongest rhymes for detent in songwriting are bent, cent, absent. 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 detent?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with detent include bent, cent, absent, accent, ascent. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bent, cent; 1-syllable: absent, accent; 2-syllable: circumvent, document. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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