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25+ Words that rhyme with calcutta

Calcutta is a 3-syllable word with 25 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are pukka, utter, yucca. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of calcutta

noun
  1. the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "calcutta" in lyrics

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

  • "And send these critters out to Candy, Calcutta."
    Bush Babees f/ De La Soul, Mos Def — The Love Song Remix
  • "I wonder where she from, Guyana or Calcutta?"
    Dan-e-o f/ Shamon Harage, Charisma, Spidahman, Grimace Love & Red Rat — Kama Sutra
  • "Suffa, grimy as Calcutta"
    Hilltop Hoods — Good For Nothing

What do these rhymes mean?

butter
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream
chukka
(polo) one of six divisions into which a polo match is divided a shoe that comes up to the ankle and is laced through
pukka
absolutely first class and genuine; "pukka sahib"; "pukka quarters with a swarm of servants"
utter
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers; "an arrant fool"; "a complete coward
yucca
any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "calcutta" 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 calcutta?
Words that rhyme with calcutta include: pukka, utter, yucca, butter, chukka, cutter, mutter, nutter, putter, abutter, and 15 more.
How many syllables does calcutta have?
Calcutta has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with calcutta?
There are 25 words that rhyme with calcutta: 25 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for calcutta in a song?
The strongest rhymes for calcutta in songwriting are pukka, utter, yucca. 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 calcutta?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with calcutta include pukka, utter, yucca, butter, chukka. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: pukka, utter; 1-syllable: abutter, aflutter; 2-syllable: stonecutter, surrebutter. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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