176+ Words that rhyme with burglary

Burglary is a 3-syllable word with 176 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are mystery, misery, grocery. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of burglary

noun
  1. entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

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Examples of "burglary" in lyrics

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

  • "A hardcore poetic informed without burglary"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous
  • "Plus, mortal techniques, breaking and entering, burglary"
    GZA — Path of Destruction
  • "I scan where the serpents be, men attempting burglary"
    June Marx — Counter Culture

What do these rhymes mean?

delivery
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
grocery
a marketplace where groceries are sold
misery
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
mystery
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; "how it got out is a mystery
scurry
rushing about hastily in an undignified way to move about or proceed hurriedly

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "burglary" 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 burglary?
Words that rhyme with burglary include: mystery, misery, grocery, delivery, scurry, surrey, hosiery, precursory, scullery, unnecessary, and 166 more.
How many syllables does burglary have?
Burglary has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with burglary?
There are 176 words that rhyme with burglary: 176 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for burglary in a song?
The strongest rhymes for burglary in songwriting are mystery, misery, grocery. 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 burglary?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with burglary include mystery, misery, grocery, delivery, scurry. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: scurry, surrey; 1-syllable: mystery, misery; 2-syllable: delivery, precursory. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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