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234+ Words that rhyme with cherry

Cherry is a 2-syllable word with 234 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are berry, merry, ferry. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of cherry

adjective
  1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
noun
  1. wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
  2. any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood

1 syllable

2 syllables

8 syllables

Examples of "cherry" in lyrics

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

  • "Ask Halle Berry, who popped her cherry"
    9th Prince — 9th Chamber
  • "In the rap game freak I popped the cherry"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Saafir — Hell's Kitchen
  • "Woke the dead up, yeah I popped her cherry"
    Classified — High School Behavior

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
berry
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits
ferry
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule transport by boat
merry
full of or showing high-spirited merriment; "when hearts were young and gay
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 "cherry" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like berry, merry, ferry create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "cherry" 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 cherry?
Words that rhyme with cherry include: berry, merry, ferry, aerie, scary, canary, prairie, contrary, very, jerry, and 224 more.
How many syllables does cherry have?
Cherry has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with cherry?
There are 234 words that rhyme with cherry: 234 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cherry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cherry in songwriting are berry, merry, ferry. 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 cherry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cherry include berry, merry, ferry, aerie, scary. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, prairie; 1-syllable: berry, merry; 2-syllable: canary, contrary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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