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351+ Words that rhyme with backgammon

Backgammon is a 3-syllable word with 351 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are reexamine, amman, famine. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of backgammon

noun
  1. a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "backgammon" in lyrics

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

  • "Gettin me and my man in, was harder than backgammon"
    Artifacts — Whayback
  • "More perplexing than a game of backgammon"
    Lord Finesse and DJ Mike Smooth — Track the Movement
  • "Just to confuse the crime lab as if it were a game of backgammon"
    UNLV f/ B.G., Kilo-G, Ms. Tee — Black Connection!! 226

What do these rhymes mean?

amman
the capital and largest city of Jordan
famine
an acute insufficiency a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation
lemon
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh a strong yellow color a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is
reexamine
look at again; examine again; "let's review your situation"
salmon
of orange tinged with pink any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "backgammon" has 3 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 backgammon?
Words that rhyme with backgammon include: reexamine, amman, famine, salmon, lemon, often, common, shaman, summon, mountain, and 341 more.
How many syllables does backgammon have?
Backgammon has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with backgammon?
There are 351 words that rhyme with backgammon: 351 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for backgammon in a song?
The strongest rhymes for backgammon in songwriting are reexamine, amman, famine. 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 backgammon?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with backgammon include reexamine, amman, famine, salmon, lemon. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: amman, famine; 1-syllable: reexamine, fireman; 2-syllable: alabaman, cacodemon. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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