Words that rhyme with action
Top rhymes for action
reaction, interaction, transaction and satisfaction
20 common words rhyme with action. The most common are reaction, interaction, transaction and satisfaction.
Perfect rhymes for action
3 syllables
4 syllables
- interaction
- satisfaction
- liquefaction
5 syllables
Show 1 rare word
- exaction
Near rhymes for action
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- caption
- actin
- contraption
- prolactin
- happen
- election
- section
- collection
- direction
- captain
- protection
- fashion
- connection
- selection
- expansion
- passion
- exception
- infection
- reactions
- reception
- transactions
- perception
- reflection
- interactions
- inspection
- detection
- mansion
- injection
- perfection
- compassion
- correction
- affection
- attractions
- rejection
- relaxing
- intersection
- projection
- objection
- factions
- resurrection
How action sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈækʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2 (AC-tion) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ækʃən |
Action 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 action?
- The most common rhymes for action are reaction, interaction, transaction, satisfaction, attraction and fraction.
- How many words rhyme with action?
- We found 20 common perfect rhymes and 1 rarer word for action, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in action?
- Action has two syllables, with the stress on the first.