732+ Words that rhyme with variation

Variation is a 3-syllable word with 500 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are creation, aviation, affiliation. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of variation

noun
  1. an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
  2. an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
  3. a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished

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Examples of "variation" in lyrics

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

  • "So I resist temptation, it comes in variation"
    DC Talk — Spinnin Round
  • "We got tension in suspense, theme in variation"
    Dilated Peoples — Clockwork
  • "I who have nothing but the lack of variation"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — I Who Have Nothing

What do these rhymes mean?

affiliation
a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation
alleviation
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
association
a formal organization of people or groups of people
aviation
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft the operation of aircraft to provide transportation the art of
creation
the human act of creating an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone the event that occurred at the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "variation" has 3 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 variation?
Words that rhyme with variation include: creation, aviation, affiliation, alleviation, association, abbreviation, appreciation, conciliation, continuation, appropriation, and 490 more.
How many syllables does variation have?
Variation has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with variation?
There are 732 words that rhyme with variation: 500 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for variation in a song?
The strongest rhymes for variation in songwriting are creation, aviation, affiliation. 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 variation?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with variation include creation, aviation, affiliation, alleviation, association. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: creation, nation; 1-syllable: aviation, deviation; 2-syllable: affiliation, alleviation. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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