99+ Words that rhyme with lament

Lament is a 2-syllable word with 99 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are augment, content, bent. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of lament

noun
  1. a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"
  2. a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
  3. a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

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Examples of "lament" in lyrics

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

  • "And whom she finds forlorn she doth lament."
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
  • "adelaide's lament"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aesthetes lament"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

accent
distinctive manner of oral expression; "he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent
augment
enlarge or increase; "The recent speech of the president augmented tensions in the Near East" grow or intensify
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
content
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lament" 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 lament?
Words that rhyme with lament include: augment, content, bent, cent, accent, ascent, assent, consent, cement, lent, and 89 more.
How many syllables does lament have?
Lament has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lament?
There are 99 words that rhyme with lament: 99 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lament in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lament in songwriting are augment, content, bent. 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 lament?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lament include augment, content, bent, cent, accent. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bent, cent; 1-syllable: augment, content; 2-syllable: circumvent, discontent. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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