31+ Words that rhyme with except

Except is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adept, kept, accept. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of except

verb
  1. take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"
  2. prevent from being included or considered or accepted; "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"

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Examples of "except" in lyrics

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

  • "Except ????"
    Blaze Ya Dead Homie f/ Jamie Madrox — U Can't Hurt Me Now
  • "Now everybody just left me with death to except"
    Charli Baltimore f/ missjones — Have it All
  • "All you want, you goin' get, except"
    Dan-e-o f/ Shamon Harage, Charisma, Spidahman, Grimace Love & Red Rat — Kama Sutra

What do these rhymes mean?

accept
consider or hold as true; "I cannot accept the dogma of this church
adept
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job
inept
not elegant or graceful in expression; "an awkward prose style"; "a clumsy apology"; "his cumbersome writing style
kept
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded; "unbroken promises"; "promises kept"
sept
the month following August and preceding October people descended from a common ancestor

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "except" 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 except?
Words that rhyme with except include: adept, kept, accept, sept, inept, swept, intercept, concept, depth, unkept, and 21 more.
How many syllables does except have?
Except has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with except?
There are 31 words that rhyme with except: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for except in a song?
The strongest rhymes for except in songwriting are adept, kept, accept. 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 except?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with except include adept, kept, accept, sept, inept. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: kept, sept; 1-syllable: adept, accept; 2-syllable: intercept, nympholept. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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