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69+ Words that rhyme with ashes

Ashes is a 2-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are braces, masses, glasses. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Examples of "ashes" in lyrics

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

  • "Light that, puff that, dump the ashes"
    Aceyalone & RJD2 — High Lights
  • "Told them the roof was on fire, when that structure burned to ashes"
    Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths
  • "might of, tugboat for the boxcutter above those ashes"
    Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex

What do these rhymes mean?

braces
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
glasses
optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
masses
the common people generally; "separate the warriors from the mass"; "power to the people"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ashes" 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 ashes?
Words that rhyme with ashes include: braces, masses, glasses, flashes, lashes, crashes, slashes, gashes, clashes, hashes, and 59 more.
How many syllables does ashes have?
Ashes has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ashes?
There are 69 words that rhyme with ashes: 69 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ashes in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ashes in songwriting are braces, masses, glasses. 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 ashes?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ashes include braces, masses, glasses, flashes, lashes. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: braces, masses; 1-syllable: abashes, eyelashes; 2-syllable: databases. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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