175+ Words that rhyme with anniversary

Anniversary is a 5-syllable word with 175 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cursory, nursery, misery. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of anniversary

noun
  1. the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

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Examples of "anniversary" in lyrics

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

  • "If we die share a hearse with, it's my 15th anniversary"
    Chino XL — Talk to You
  • "Sleeping Bag wasn't cursin me, this my 10th anniversary"
    Chris Lowe — Never Heard it Like This Before
  • "We broke up on our 2 year anniversary.."
    PackFM — Token Love Song

What do these rhymes mean?

cursory
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
grocery
a marketplace where groceries are sold
misery
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
nursery
a child's room for a baby a building with glass walls and roof
scurry
rushing about hastily in an undignified way to move about or proceed hurriedly

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "anniversary" has 5 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 anniversary?
Words that rhyme with anniversary include: cursory, nursery, misery, grocery, scurry, surrey, bursary, hosiery, tertiary, precursory, and 165 more.
How many syllables does anniversary have?
Anniversary has 5 syllables.
How many words rhyme with anniversary?
There are 175 words that rhyme with anniversary: 175 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for anniversary in a song?
The strongest rhymes for anniversary in songwriting are cursory, nursery, misery. 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 anniversary?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with anniversary include cursory, nursery, misery, grocery, scurry. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: scurry, surrey; 1-syllable: cursory, nursery; 2-syllable: precursory, imagery. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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