14+ Words that rhyme with contour

Contour is a 2-syllable word with 14 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are mentor, centaur, stentor. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of contour

noun
  1. a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
  2. any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes"
  3. a feature (or the order or arrangement of features) of anything having a complex structure; "the contours of the melody"; "it defines a major contour of this administration"

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1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "contour" in lyrics

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

  • "I'd board myself inside my room to trace the wilting contour"
    Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex
  • "revolving doors. scarub beatlejuice with the contour"
    Noah23 — Imhotep
  • "ford contour"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

boor
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
centaur
(classical mythology) a mythical being that is half man and half horse a conspicuous constellation in the southern
cure
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain provide a cure for, make healthy again
mentor
a wise and trusted guide and advisor serve as a teacher or trusted counselor
stentor
a speaker with an unusually loud voice the mythical Greek warrior with an unusually loud voice who died after losing a

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "contour" 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 contour?
Words that rhyme with contour include: mentor, centaur, stentor, boor, cure, amour, cantor, detour, brochure, warrantor, and 4 more.
How many syllables does contour have?
Contour has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with contour?
There are 14 words that rhyme with contour: 14 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for contour in a song?
The strongest rhymes for contour in songwriting are mentor, centaur, stentor. 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 contour?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with contour include mentor, centaur, stentor, boor, cure. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: boor, cure; 1-syllable: mentor, centaur; 2-syllable: warrantor. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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