16+ Words that rhyme with ballad

Ballad is a 2-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are salad, valid, pallid. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of ballad

noun
  1. a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
  2. a narrative poem of popular origin

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Examples of "ballad" in lyrics

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

  • "Get your stagger stuck in this damn ballad"
    4th Pyramid f/ Akrobatik, C-Rayz Walz — Fantazmic
  • "This is not your ordinary ballad"
    Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Drawbridge
  • "This is a gun ballad"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Gun Ballad

What do these rhymes mean?

bollard
a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
invalid
having no cogency or legal force; "invalid reasoning"; "an invalid driver's license" no longer valid
pallid
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; "the pallid face of the invalid
salad
food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing
valid
well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force; "a valid inference"; "a valid argument

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ballad" 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 ballad?
Words that rhyme with ballad include: salad, valid, pallid, invalid, bollard, collard, dullard, mallard, pollard, coloured, and 6 more.
How many syllables does ballad have?
Ballad has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ballad?
There are 16 words that rhyme with ballad: 16 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ballad in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ballad in songwriting are salad, valid, pallid. 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 ballad?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ballad include salad, valid, pallid, invalid, bollard. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: salad, valid; 1-syllable: invalid, coloured; 2-syllable: bicoloured, uncoloured. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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