Rhyming dictionary
Words that rhyme with EXCEPT
EXCEPT has 2 syllables and 19 perfect rhymes in Wordtide's English dictionary, the most common first: ACCEPT, KEPT and SLEPT. Below they are grouped by syllables, followed by 76 near rhymes. Every word is playable on the shared board, with its points shown.
1-syllable words that rhyme with EXCEPT (10)
2-syllable words that rhyme with EXCEPT (6)
- ACCEPT12
- ADEPT8
- INEPT7
- SIDESTEPPED17
- PRECEPT13
- WINDSWEPT18
3-syllable words that rhyme with EXCEPT (3)
- INTERCEPT13
- OVERSLEPT15
- OVERSTEPPED20
Near rhymes for EXCEPT (76)
Words that almost rhyme: the same vowel sound with similar consonants after it, or the same last vowel and ending. Closest and most common first.
- AFFECT14
- ASPECT10
- CHECKED17
- COLLECT11
- CONNECT11
- CORRECT11
- DEFECT12
- DETECT9
- DIALECT10
- DIRECT9
- DISCONNECT15
- EFFECT14
- ELECT7
- EXPECT16
- INCORRECT13
- INDIRECT11
- INFECT11
- INJECT16
- INSECT8
- INSPECT11
- INTELLECT11
- MISDIRECT14
- NEGLECT10
- OBJECT18
- PERFECT14
- PROJECT19
- PROTECT11
- REDIRECT11
- REFLECT12
- REJECT16
- RESPECT11
- SECT6
- SELECT8
- SUBJECT20
- SUSPECT12
- WRECKED16
- CONCEPT13
- AFTEREFFECT22
- ARCHITECT15
- BEGGED11
- DECKED13
- DEFLECT13
- DEJECT17
- DISINFECT15
- DISRESPECT15
- DISSECT10
- EGGED8
- EJECT15
- ERECT7
- INTERCONNECT16
- INTERJECT19
- INTERSECT11
- LEGGED9
- NECKED12
- PEGGED11
- PREFECT14
- RECOLLECT13
- RECONNECT13
- REELECT9
- RESURRECT12
Highest-scoring rhymes for EXCEPT
Points are Wordtide tile values before bonus squares (EXCEPT itself is worth 16). Rare letters pay most: J, Q and Z are worth 9, X is 7.
- OVERSTEPPED20
- WINDSWEPT18
- SIDESTEPPED17
- OVERSLEPT15
- PREPPED14
- INTERCEPT13
- PRECEPT13
- ACCEPT12
- STEPPED12
- SWEPT10
- KEPT9
- WEPT9
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Rhymes are worked out from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary (Carnegie Mellon University) and include only words from the ENABLE public-domain word list that Wordtide's English board uses, with offensive words removed. Numbers next to a word are its points from our own letter values.
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What rhymes with EXCEPT?
The most common words that rhyme with EXCEPT are ACCEPT, KEPT, SLEPT, STEPPED, SWEPT and ADEPT. This page lists all 19 perfect rhymes, grouped by syllables.
How many words rhyme with EXCEPT?
19 perfect rhymes (the same sounds from the stressed vowel to the end) and 76 near rhymes, counting only words valid on Wordtide's English board.
What is the longest word that rhymes with EXCEPT?
OVERSTEPPED, with 3 syllables. The highest-scoring rhyme in Wordtide is OVERSTEPPED, worth 20 points before bonus squares.
What is a near rhyme for EXCEPT?
A word that almost rhymes: the same vowel sound with similar consonants, or the same ending. For EXCEPT: AFFECT, ASPECT, CHECKED, COLLECT and CONCEPT. Songwriters and poets use them when a perfect rhyme sounds forced.
Can I play these words in Wordtide?
Yes. Every word listed is valid on Wordtide's English board, a free word game on one endless board shared by players worldwide. Play in the browser with no download or sign-up.
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