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58+ Words that rhyme with burst

Burst is a 1-syllable word with 58 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are first, worst, thirst. 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 burst

noun
  1. the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
  2. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
  3. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"

1 syllable

4 syllables

Examples of "burst" in lyrics

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

  • "Mercury rise and the thermometer burst"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist
  • "Bone of the Gers, your bone whistle break when I burst"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Shawn Wigs — One on One
  • "I'm 'a drag my sneakers through the dirt like alligator bellies 'til the cloud burst"
    Aesop Rock — Garbage

What do these rhymes mean?

first
before anything else; "first we must consider the garter snake" the initial time
headfirst
with the head foremost; "the runner slid headlong into third base" with the head foremost
reversed
turned inside out and resewn; "the reversed collar looked as good as new" turned about in order or relation
thirst
a physiological need to drink strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge
worst
to the highest degree of inferiority or badness; "She suffered worst of all

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with burst?
Words that rhyme with burst include: first, worst, thirst, reversed, headfirst, unrehearsed, airburst, outburst, sunburst, cloudburst, and 48 more.
How many syllables does burst have?
Burst has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with burst?
There are 58 words that rhyme with burst: 58 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for burst in a song?
The strongest rhymes for burst in songwriting are first, worst, thirst. 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 burst?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with burst include first, worst, thirst, reversed, headfirst. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: first, worst; 1-syllable: headfirst, airburst; 2-syllable: reversed, dispersed. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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