148+ Words that rhyme with bough

Bough is a 1-syllable word with 148 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are now, vow, wow. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of bough

noun
  1. any of the larger branches of a tree

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Examples of "bough" in lyrics

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

  • "But that wild music burthens every bough"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet CII
  • "The studded bridle on a ragged bough"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
  • "mending the broken bough."
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

brow
the part of the face above the eyes the arch of hair above each eye the peak of a hill
chow
the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC
now
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
vow
a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
wow
a joke that seems extremely funny impress greatly; "The speaker wowed the audience"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bough?
Words that rhyme with bough include: now, vow, wow, brow, chow, meow, plow, prow, scow, thou, and 138 more.
How many syllables does bough have?
Bough has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with bough?
There are 148 words that rhyme with bough: 148 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bough in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bough in songwriting are now, vow, wow. 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 bough?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bough include now, vow, wow, brow, chow. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: now, vow; 1-syllable: avow, allow; 2-syllable: disavow, disallow. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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