21+ Words that rhyme with athlete
Athlete is a 2-syllable word with 21 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are deplete, bleat, cheat. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
3 syllables
Examples of "athlete" in lyrics
See how athlete is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"But I ain't no ballplayer athlete"
7L & Esoteric f/ Slaine — Olde English -
"a athlete"
Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes -
"Stretch out girl, train like a athlete"
Aceyalone f/ Zulu — Push
What do these rhymes mean?
- bleat
- the sound of sheep or goats (or any sound resembling this) talk whiningly cry plaintively; "The lambs were bleating"
- cheat
- weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land
- cleat
- a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe)
- compete
- compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
- deplete
- use up (resources or materials); "this car consumes a lot of gas"; "We exhausted our savings
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "athlete" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like deplete, bleat, cheat create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "athlete" 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.