139+ Words that rhyme with recognizance

Recognizance is a 4-syllable word with 139 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cognisance, cognizance, usance. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of recognizance

noun
  1. (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited

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Examples of "recognizance" in lyrics

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

  • "Armed, the bomb, the harness, released under my own recognizance"
    — Man Only Fears

What do these rhymes mean?

absence
the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation" failure to be present the time interval
balance
a state of equilibrium equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account harmonious arrangement
cognisance
having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
cognizance
having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced
usance
the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the payment of a bill of exchange (especially a foreign bill of

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "recognizance" 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 recognizance?
Words that rhyme with recognizance include: cognisance, cognizance, usance, absence, balance, licence, license, silence, valance, valence, and 129 more.
How many syllables does recognizance have?
Recognizance has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with recognizance?
There are 139 words that rhyme with recognizance: 139 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for recognizance in a song?
The strongest rhymes for recognizance in songwriting are cognisance, cognizance, usance. 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 recognizance?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with recognizance include cognisance, cognizance, usance, absence, balance. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: usance, absence; 1-syllable: cognisance, cognizance; 2-syllable: adolescence, ambivalence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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