42+ Words that rhyme with suspense

Suspense is a 2-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are tense, commence, condense. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of suspense

noun
  1. apprehension about what is going to happen
  2. an uncertain cognitive state; "the matter remained in suspense for several years"
  3. excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"

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Examples of "suspense" in lyrics

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

  • "We both make sense, this song ain't about drama and suspense"
    9th Prince f/ Planet Asia — Revolution Music
  • "stood up fool I couldn't take the suspense"
    Afroman — There's a Price to Pay
  • "Hit a nza with this wrench and fulfill the suspense"
    Beretta 9 f/ Hell Razah, Lord Superb — Showdown

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?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defense
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
tense
in or of a state of physical or nervous tension pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "suspense" 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 suspense?
Words that rhyme with suspense include: tense, commence, condense, defense, cense, dense, defence, dispense, fence, hence, and 32 more.
How many syllables does suspense have?
Suspense has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with suspense?
There are 42 words that rhyme with suspense: 42 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for suspense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for suspense in songwriting are tense, commence, condense. 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 suspense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with suspense include tense, commence, condense, defense, cense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: tense, cense; 1-syllable: commence, condense; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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