Words that rhyme with pretence
Pretence is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of pretence
- noun
- a false or unsupportable quality
- an artful or simulated semblance; "under the guise of friendship he betrayed them"
- pretending with intention to deceive
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "pretence" in lyrics
See how pretence is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"You lack the knowledge to understand the pretence"
Rodney Kendrick f/ GZA, Killah Priest, Scorpion — Rapability
What do these rhymes mean?
- cense
- perfume especially with a censer
- commence
- take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
- commonsense
- exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
- condense
- undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
- contents
- a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "pretence" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cense, commence, commonsense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "pretence" 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.