Words that rhyme with mention
Top rhymes for mention
attention, convention, extension and prevention
25 common words rhyme with mention. The most common are attention, convention, extension and prevention.
Perfect rhymes for mention
3 syllables
5 syllables
- misapprehension
Show 1 rare word
- nonintervention
Near rhymes for mention
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- engine
- intention
- redemption
- exemption
- ensign
- contravention
- abstention
- angiotensin
- inattention
- circumvention
- dentin
- question
- election
- section
- collection
- direction
- protection
- connection
- session
- selection
- depression
- expression
- expansion
- lesson
- possession
- exception
- impression
- infection
- reception
- perception
- reflection
- inspection
- profession
- lemon
- detection
- dimensions
- strengthen
- mansion
- injection
- perfection
How mention sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɛnʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2 (MEN-tion) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɛnʃən |
Mention has two syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with mention?
- The most common rhymes for mention are attention, convention, extension, prevention, intervention and suspension.
- How many words rhyme with mention?
- We found 25 common perfect rhymes and 1 rarer word for mention, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in mention?
- Mention has two syllables, with the stress on the first.