> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rhyme-genie-user-guide.idolumic.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rhyme-genie-user-guide.idolumic.com/rhyme-type-reference-1/rhyme-type-reference-overview/diminished-rhyme.md).

# DIMINISHED RHYME

The diminished rhyme is in essence an [additive rhyme](/rhyme-type-reference-1/rhyme-type-reference-overview/untitled-2.md) **in reverse**. The search word's last consonant sound is ignored to create a [perfect rhyme](/rhyme-type-reference-1/rhyme-type-reference-overview/perfect-rhyme.md) with respective mates. 

{% hint style="info" %}

> boat > know / although / apropos
>
> gratitude > tissue / aircrew / interview
> {% endhint %}

For dictionary entries with multiple words Rhyme Genie always matches the final word of the phrase. To find only single words simply deselect the phrases, proper nouns and charted songs options.