288+ Words that rhyme with city

City is a 2-syllable word with 288 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are pity, gritty, pretty. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of city

noun
  1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city"
  2. an incorporated administrative district established by state charter; "the city raised the tax rate"
  3. people living in a large densely populated municipality; "the city voted for Republicans in 1994"

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Examples of "city" in lyrics

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

  • "Fly out to Newark, New Jersey, Caravan through the city"
    1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back
  • "Gritty with a fitty bow and arrow, New York City"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York
  • "Eight million stories in the butt naked city"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — We in the Realm

What do these rhymes mean?

bitty
(used informally) very small; "a wee tot"
committee
a special group delegated to consider some matter
gritty
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; "granular sugar
pity
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
pretty
to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "city" 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 city?
Words that rhyme with city include: pity, gritty, pretty, committee, bitty, ditty, witty, subcommittee, kitty, titty, and 278 more.
How many syllables does city have?
City has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with city?
There are 288 words that rhyme with city: 288 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for city in a song?
The strongest rhymes for city in songwriting are pity, gritty, pretty. 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 city?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with city include pity, gritty, pretty, committee, bitty. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: hippie, quickie; 1-syllable: pity, gritty; 2-syllable: subcommittee, density. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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