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401+ Words that rhyme with bury

Bury is a 2-syllable word with 401 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are berry, aerie, canary. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of bury

verb
  1. cover from sight; "Afghani women buried under their burkas"
  2. place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday"
  3. place in the earth and cover with soil; "They buried the stolen goods"

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Examples of "bury" in lyrics

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

  • "Yo I shop Newbury, now you walk new bury"
    7L & Esoteric — Warning - Knife in Face
  • "Relax it's me, 9th Prince and the Killarmy adversary, we ready to bury"
    9th Prince — Prince of the Empire State
  • "More the merry, more to bury"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Murda Murda

What do these rhymes mean?

aerie
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
beriberi
avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)
berry
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits
canary
having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a
contrary
very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "bury" 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 bury?
Words that rhyme with bury include: berry, aerie, canary, contrary, beriberi, blueberry, boysenberry, checkerberry, actuary, airy, and 391 more.
How many syllables does bury have?
Bury has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with bury?
There are 401 words that rhyme with bury: 401 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bury in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bury in songwriting are berry, aerie, canary. 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 bury?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bury include berry, aerie, canary, contrary, beriberi. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, prairie; 1-syllable: berry, airy; 2-syllable: canary, contrary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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