Skip to content

38+ Words that rhyme with bour

Bour is a 1-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are devour, bower, cower. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "bour" in lyrics

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

  • "eddi bour"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

bower
a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park" enclose in a bower
cower
crouch or curl up; "They huddled outside in the rain" show submission or fear
devour
destroy completely; "Fire had devoured our home" enjoy avidly; "She devoured his novels" eat immoderately
dour
stubbornly unyielding; "dogged persistence"; "dour determination"; "the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics
power
possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her

Use "bour" in a verse

Ready to write? Generate rap lyrics using "bour" as your theme:

Generate a verse

Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bour?
Words that rhyme with bour include: devour, bower, cower, dour, power, tower, flower, glower, shower, mph, and 28 more.
How many syllables does bour have?
Bour has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with bour?
There are 38 words that rhyme with bour: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bour in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bour in songwriting are devour, bower, cower. 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 bour?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bour include devour, bower, cower, dour, power. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dour, mph; 1-syllable: devour, bower; 2-syllable: overpower, superpower. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

Find rhymes for another word