237+ Words that rhyme with awry

Awry is a 2-syllable word with 237 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rye, wry, i. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of awry

adverb
  1. away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans"; "something went badly amiss in the preparations"
  2. turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry"
adjective
  1. turned or twisted toward one side; "a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry"- G.K.Chesterton; "his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff"

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Examples of "awry" in lyrics

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

  • "You can try to deny, ya world's not awry"
    Lost Secret — Les Mysteres
  • "Things have gotten out of hand and gone extremely awry"
    S. Members — Sunburn
  • "to start a dialogue on just what went awry"
    Random & K-Murdock f/ MC Lars — Nerdcore Died?

What do these rhymes mean?

by
so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past" in reserve; not for immediate use
hi
an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos" a state in the United States in the central
i
used of a single unit or thing; not two or more; "`ane' is Scottish" a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens
rye
the seed of the cereal grass hardy annual cereal grass widely cultivated in northern Europe where its grain is the
wry
humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "awry" 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 awry?
Words that rhyme with awry include: rye, wry, i, by, hi, buy, bye, chi, cry, die, and 227 more.
How many syllables does awry have?
Awry has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with awry?
There are 237 words that rhyme with awry: 237 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for awry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for awry in songwriting are rye, wry, i. 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 awry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with awry include rye, wry, i, by, hi. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: rye, wry; 1-syllable: ally, defy; 2-syllable: hereby, thereby. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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