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55+ Words that rhyme with able

Able is a 2-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are table, stable, cable. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of able

adjective
  1. (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; "able to swim"; "she was able to program her computer"; "we were at last able to buy a car"; "able to get a grant for the project"
  2. have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
  3. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; "able to learn"; "human beings are able to walk on two feet"; "Superman is able to leap tall buildings"

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Examples of "able" in lyrics

See how able is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Perfecter of the faith, wait, is He great? Let me demonstrate, I'm able"
    Ambassador — Selah
  • "I guess you ain't able"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Dubee — Fly Like a Bird
  • "Back and forth to sacrifice but be always willin and able?"
    Arsonists — Millionaire

What do these rhymes mean?

cable
a telegram sent abroad a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power a very strong thick
fable
a deliberately false or improbable account a short moral story (often with animal characters) a story about mythical or
stable
resistant to change of position or condition; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship
table
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
unstable
lacking stability or fixity or firmness; "unstable political conditions

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "able" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like table, stable, cable create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "able" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with able?
Words that rhyme with able include: table, stable, cable, fable, unstable, gable, enable, disable, abel, label, and 45 more.
How many syllables does able have?
Able has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with able?
There are 55 words that rhyme with able: 55 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for able in a song?
The strongest rhymes for able in songwriting are table, stable, cable. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with able?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with able include table, stable, cable, fable, unstable. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: beall; 1-syllable: table, stable; 2-syllable: unstable, enable. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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