Words that rhyme with invention
Top rhymes for invention
attention, mention, convention and extension
25 common words rhyme with invention. The most common are attention, mention, convention and extension.
Perfect rhymes for invention
3 syllables
5 syllables
- misapprehension
Show 1 rare word
- nonintervention
Near rhymes for invention
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
- mentioned
- connection
- session
- selection
- depression
- expression
- expansion
- lesson
- possession
- exception
- impression
- infection
- reception
- perception
- reflection
- inspection
- profession
- lemon
- mentions
- detection
- dimensions
- strengthen
- mansion
How invention sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪnˈvɛnʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 3 (in-VEN-tion) |
| Stress pattern | da-DUM-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɛnʃən |
Invention has three 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 invention?
- The most common rhymes for invention are attention, mention, convention, extension, prevention and intervention.
- How many words rhyme with invention?
- We found 25 common perfect rhymes and 1 rarer word for invention, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in invention?
- Invention has three syllables, with the stress on the second.