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75+ Words that rhyme with applause

Applause is a 2-syllable word with 75 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cause, pause, clause. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of applause

noun
  1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "applause" in lyrics

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

  • "But his audience was the money machine's constant applause"
    Akir f/ Hasan Salaam — Change of the Seasons
  • "I show y'all love you show it back in the form of applause"
    Akrobatik — Time
  • "Matter fact when I stop I get applause"
    Al Fatz — Came Down

What do these rhymes mean?

cause
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
clause
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence a separate section
gauze
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings a net of transparent fabric with a
laws
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as
pause
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something temporary inactivity interrupt temporarily an

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "applause" 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 applause?
Words that rhyme with applause include: cause, pause, clause, laws, gauze, dawes, yaws, hawse, kolkhoz, tropopause, and 65 more.
How many syllables does applause have?
Applause has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with applause?
There are 75 words that rhyme with applause: 75 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for applause in a song?
The strongest rhymes for applause in songwriting are cause, pause, clause. 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 applause?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with applause include cause, pause, clause, laws, gauze. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cause, pause; 1-syllable: dawes, kolkhoz; 2-syllable: tropopause, azores. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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