Words that rhyme with sexton
Closest near rhymes for sexton
election, section, collection and direction
No common English word is a perfect rhyme for sexton. The closest near rhymes are election, section, collection and direction.
Near rhymes for sexton
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- election
- section
- collection
- direction
- protection
- connection
- selection
- infection
- reflection
- inspection
- detection
- injection
- perfection
- correction
- affection
- rejection
- intersection
- projection
- objection
- resurrection
- erection
- reelection
- complexion
- recollection
- extant
- intestine
- convection
- deflection
- clandestine
- insurrection
- ejection
- dissection
- introspection
- defection
- inflection
- interconnection
- imperfection
- resection
- stetson
- disinfection
Perfect rhymes for sexton
No common word ends with exactly the same sound as sexton.
How sexton sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɛkstən/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2 (SEX-ton) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɛkstən |
Sexton 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 sexton?
- No common word rhymes perfectly with sexton. Near rhymes such as election, section, collection, direction and protection come closest.
- How many words rhyme with sexton?
- We found 0 common perfect rhymes for sexton, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in sexton?
- Sexton has two syllables, with the stress on the first.