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32+ Words that rhyme with century

Century is a 3-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are penitentiary, scurry, surrey. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of century

noun
  1. a period of 100 years
  2. ten 10s

2 syllables

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Examples of "century" in lyrics

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

  • "It's elementary, for a quarter of a century"
    Adam F f/ M.O.P.
  • "My name is century"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "All people of the moderate ages here in this twentieth century"
    Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Renegades of Funk

What do these rhymes mean?

luxury
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity the quality possessed by something that is excessively
penitentiary
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers; "penitentiary institutions" showing or constituting penance
penury
a state of extreme poverty or destitution; "their indigence appalled him
scurry
rushing about hastily in an undignified way to move about or proceed hurriedly
surrey
a county in southeastern England on the Thames a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "century" 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 century?
Words that rhyme with century include: penitentiary, scurry, surrey, luxury, penury, rosary, salary, library, perjury, pillory, and 22 more.
How many syllables does century have?
Century has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with century?
There are 32 words that rhyme with century: 32 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for century in a song?
The strongest rhymes for century in songwriting are penitentiary, scurry, surrey. 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 century?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with century include penitentiary, scurry, surrey, luxury, penury. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: scurry, surrey; 1-syllable: luxury, penury; 2-syllable: literary, savagery. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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