32+ Words that rhyme with lamentations

Lamentations is a 4-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are avens, evans, athens. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of lamentations

noun
  1. an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

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4 syllables

Examples of "lamentations" in lyrics

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

  • "In such relenting dew of lamentations;"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
  • "celtic lamentations"
    AOL — AOL
  • "biblical lamentations"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

athens
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
avens
any of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers
evans
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971) British
jevons
English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)
lorenz
Austrian zoologist who studied the behavior of birds and emphasized the importance of innate as opposed to learned

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lamentations" has 4 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 lamentations?
Words that rhyme with lamentations include: avens, evans, athens, jevons, lorenz, symons, behrens, clemens, commons, lutyens, and 22 more.
How many syllables does lamentations have?
Lamentations has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lamentations?
There are 32 words that rhyme with lamentations: 32 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lamentations in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lamentations in songwriting are avens, evans, athens. 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 lamentations?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lamentations include avens, evans, athens, jevons, lorenz. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: avens, evans; 1-syllable: environs, colossians; 2-syllable: imprecations, imagines. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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