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236+ Words that rhyme with carry

Carry is a 2-syllable word with 236 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are harry, marry, airy. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of carry

noun
  1. the act of carrying something
verb
  1. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body; "You must carry your camping gear"; "carry the suitcases to the car"; "This train is carrying nuclear waste"; "These pipes carry waste water into the river"
  2. have with oneself; have on one's person; "She always takes an umbrella"; "I always carry money"; "She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains"

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Examples of "carry" in lyrics

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

  • "Now your body real easy to carry"
    504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y — War
  • "It's necessary, on guard with what you carry"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Dubee — Fly Like a Bird
  • "Launch em against the way you claim you carry"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Dead Shall Rise

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
airy
open to or abounding in fresh air; "airy rooms" not practical or realizable; speculative
harry
annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
marry
take in marriage perform a marriage ceremony; "The minister married us on Saturday"; "We were wed the following week
scary
provoking fear terror; "a scary movie"; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "carry" 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 carry?
Words that rhyme with carry include: harry, marry, airy, scary, aerie, canary, contrary, parry, tarry, remarry, and 226 more.
How many syllables does carry have?
Carry has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with carry?
There are 236 words that rhyme with carry: 236 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for carry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for carry in songwriting are harry, marry, airy. 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 carry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with carry include harry, marry, airy, scary, aerie. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, prairie; 1-syllable: harry, marry; 2-syllable: canary, contrary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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