15+ Words that rhyme with nonce

Nonce is a 1-syllable word with 15 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ponce, sconce, ensconce. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of nonce

noun
  1. the present occasion; "for the nonce"

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1 syllable

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Examples of "nonce" in lyrics

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  • "Chillin Villain Empire Afterlife Hip Hop Clan Mass Men The Nonce"
    Aceyalone — Mic Check

What do these rhymes mean?

ensconce
fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"
launce
very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches
ponce
a man who is effeminate in his manner and fussy in the way he dresses
response
a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa" a bodily process occurring due to the effect of
sconce
a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather a small fort or earthwork defending a

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with nonce?
Words that rhyme with nonce include: ponce, sconce, ensconce, response, launce, nonchalance, renaissance, ambience, cronce, gonce, and 5 more.
How many syllables does nonce have?
Nonce has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with nonce?
There are 15 words that rhyme with nonce: 15 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for nonce in a song?
The strongest rhymes for nonce in songwriting are ponce, sconce, ensconce. 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 nonce?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with nonce include ponce, sconce, ensconce, response, launce. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ponce, sconce; 1-syllable: ensconce, response; 2-syllable: nonchalance, renaissance. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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