Words that rhyme with alack
Alack is a 2-syllable word with 26 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are aback, bootblack, lampblack. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "alack" in lyrics
See how alack is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"murky black lung alack"
Mortisabstract -
"O fearful meditation! where, alack,"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LXV
What do these rhymes mean?
- aback
- having the wind against the forward side of the sails
- bootblack
- a person who polishes shoes and boots
- lampblack
- a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
- philatelic
- of or relating to philately or of interest to philatelists
- shellac
- lac purified by heating and filtering
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "alack" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like aback, bootblack, lampblack create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "alack" 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.