Rhyme Finder: Perfect and Slant Rhymes for Any English Word
This rhyme finder lists words that rhyme with the one you type, by sound rather than spelling. Choose Perfect rhymes or Slant rhymes, and the results are grouped by syllable count so you can match the rhythm of a line. Results update as you type, and a select copies a word. It looks words up in the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, filtered to about 47,000 ordinary English words, and the typed word never leaves your device.
How to find words that rhyme
- Type one English word into the field that says Type a word. Letters and apostrophes are kept, accents are stripped, anything else is ignored, and the limit is 40 characters.
- Read the status line under the buttons. It says how many words matched, for example 41 rhyming words. There is no search button: the list updates with every letter.
- Look under the headings 1 SYLLABLE, 2 SYLLABLES and so on. Each group is sorted alphabetically.
- Select a word to copy it. The message Copied “word” confirms it, and the hint Select a word to copy it. stays under the list.
- Press Slant rhymes to switch lists, or Perfect rhymes to go back. Slant lists can run to thousands of words, so the first 150 show and Show more adds the next batch.
1 SYLLABLE: boon, croon, dune, goon, loon, noon, prune, rune, soon, spoon, strewn, swoon, tune
2 SYLLABLES: attune, baboon, balloon, bassoon, buffoon, cartoon, cocoon, commune, festoon, harpoon and more
3 and 4 SYLLABLES: three and two more words
Perfect rhymes and slant rhymes
The two buttons answer different needs. Perfect rhymes are the default: the words end in the same sound, starting from the last stressed vowel. Slant rhymes, also called near rhymes or half rhymes, keep that vowel sound and let the ending change, which is how most song lyrics rhyme when a perfect match sounds forced. The slant list never repeats a perfect rhyme.
| Type a word | Button | You get |
|---|---|---|
| moon | Perfect rhymes | tune, soon, spoon, balloon: same ending sound. |
| stone | Perfect rhymes | bone, cone, groan, alone: same ending sound. |
| stone | Slant rhymes | road, boat, blow, ago: same vowel, different ending. |
| time | Perfect rhymes | rhyme, climb, crime, thyme, sublime: 14 words in all. |
Slant results are not ranked by how close they sound. They share the vowel and nothing more, so scan the shorter syllable groups first and pick the ones whose ending sits comfortably next to your target word.
How the rhymes are found
Words are matched on pronunciation, not letters, which is why you finds blue and through and why love finds of. For each word the finder takes the last stressed vowel and everything after it, then lists every other word that ends the same way. Syllables are counted from the vowel sounds in each match.
The dictionary has US pronunciations, so an “r” at the end of a word counts as a sound. When a word has more than one pronunciation, all of them are used: read returns rhymes for both reed and red, such as bead, creed, bed and dread, in one list. The dictionary loads once, about 300 KB, and each search then runs on your device in a background worker, so typing stays smooth.
When a word has no rhymes
Some everyday words have no perfect rhyme. Typing orange shows No perfect rhymes for “orange”. Try slant rhymes. The same happens for purple and month, and silver has a single perfect match, quicksilver. Press Slant rhymes for those words and you get long lists that share the vowel sound.
If the word is not in the dictionary, the status line says “xyz” is not in the dictionary. Check the spelling or try a similar word. Try the singular, the plain form of a verb or another spelling. Proper names and a few offensive words were left out on purpose. To check a spelling first, use the quick spell check.
What this rhyme finder does not do
- It takes one English word at a time, not phrases or whole lines.
- It handles words in the dictionary only, so made-up words and most names are not found.
- It shows no pronunciation, no definitions and no ranking by closeness.
- It does not mark syllable stress patterns or match consonant-only near rhymes with a different vowel.
- It does not write lyrics or poems. It gives you the words; you choose them.
If you are naming a stage persona rather than writing a verse, the rap name generator is a quicker start.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find words that rhyme with a word?
Type the word into the field that says Type a word. The list of rhyming words appears as you type, with no button to press. Perfect rhymes are the default list, grouped by syllable count and sorted alphabetically inside each group. Select any word to copy it.
What is a slant rhyme?
A slant rhyme (also called a near rhyme or half rhyme) is a pair of words that sound close but not identical at the end. Here it means the same vowel sound with a different ending, like stone and road. Select Slant rhymes to list them; words that rhyme perfectly are not repeated in that list.
What is the difference between a perfect rhyme and a slant rhyme?
A perfect rhyme repeats the sound from the last stressed vowel to the end of the word, like moon and tune. A slant rhyme repeats only the vowel sound and changes what follows, like stone and road. Poets also call matching consonants with a different vowel a slant rhyme, but this tool lists only the shared-vowel kind.
How do I find slant rhymes for a word?
Type the word, then press the Slant rhymes button under the field. The list switches to words with the same vowel sound but a different ending. These lists are long, sometimes thousands of words, so the first 150 are shown and a Show more button adds more. They are sorted alphabetically within each syllable group, not ranked by how close they sound.
What rhymes with orange?
Nothing rhymes perfectly with orange in this dictionary, and the status line says so: No perfect rhymes for orange. Try slant rhymes. Press Slant rhymes to see words that share its first vowel sound, which is a long list. Purple and month behave the same way.
What rhymes with silver?
Only quicksilver rhymes perfectly with silver in this dictionary, and it is a three-syllable word. For a closer fit to a lyric, press Slant rhymes: that lists words with silver's stressed vowel sound, such as bill or middle, grouped by syllables.
Is there a rhyming dictionary online for free?
Yes, this one. It looks words up in the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary, filtered to about 47,000 ordinary English words, and matches by sound rather than spelling. It is free, needs no account, and the dictionary loads once, after which every search runs on your device.
Can I use a rhyme finder for rap or songwriting?
Yes, as a word list. It gives you single-word rhymes, perfect and slant, grouped by syllable count so you can match a line's rhythm. It does not rhyme multi-word phrases, rank words by closeness or suggest lyrics, so the choice of which word fits stays yours.
Can it find rhymes in French or other languages?
No. It finds rhymes for English words only, using US pronunciations. A word from another language is reported as not in the dictionary, and rhymes that depend on a British accent, such as law and lore, may not show up.
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