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Words that rhyme with exception.

The strongest songwriting rhymes for exception are deception, attention, heaven, direction, second, special, question, and lesson.

Strong near rhymes (slant rhymes) include reflection, connection, seven, tension, devil, and affection.

Useful phrase rhymes include "get up", "end up", "fell in love", "lot of attention", and "red devil".

What rhymes with exception?

These rhymes are specially chosen by our unique songwriting rhyming dictionary to give you the best songwriting rhymes. These aren't always perfect rhymes – we show you rhymes that are singable, useful words for your song.

  • deception
  • attention
  • heaven
  • direction
  • second
  • special
  • question
  • lesson
  • reflection
  • connection
  • seven
  • devil
  • questions
  • message
  • jealous
  • welcome
  • reckless
  • parents
  • careful
  • happen
  • breakfast
  • happens
  • happened
  • imagine
  • handle
  • granted
  • chances
  • get up
  • fell in love
  • lot of attention

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Perfect rhymes for exception

  • deception
  • perception
  • reception
  • conception
  • inception
  • misconception
  • misperception
  • preconception
  • contraception
  • interception


Near rhymes for exception

Near rhymes work great for songwriting, often giving a more interesting feel than perfect rhymes.

Phrase rhymes for exception

Short phrases that rhyme with this word, giving you imagery and direction for the next line.

Learn how to use phrase rhymes in songwriting.


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