Words that rhyme with expectancy
Closest near rhymes for expectancy
discrepancy, hysterectomy, mastectomy and vasectomy
No common English word is a perfect rhyme for expectancy. The closest near rhymes are discrepancy, hysterectomy, mastectomy and vasectomy.
Near rhymes for expectancy
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- discrepancy
- hysterectomy
- mastectomy
- vasectomy
- appendectomy
- expectancies
- prostatectomy
- pregnancy
- destiny
- consistency
- tendency
- vacancy
- dependency
- ecstasy
- latency
- inconsistency
- ascendancy
- clandestinely
- ascendency
Perfect rhymes for expectancy
No common word ends with exactly the same sound as expectancy.
How expectancy sounds
| Pronunciation | /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 4 |
| Stress pattern | da-DUM-da-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɛktənsi |
Expectancy has four syllables, with the stress on the second. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with expectancy?
- No common word rhymes perfectly with expectancy. Near rhymes such as discrepancy, hysterectomy, mastectomy, vasectomy and appendectomy come closest.
- How many words rhyme with expectancy?
- We found 0 common perfect rhymes for expectancy, plus 19 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in expectancy?
- Expectancy has four syllables, with the stress on the second.