33+ Words that rhyme with contra

Contra is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are extra, genre, mantra. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of contra

noun
  1. a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua

See full definition of contra →

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "contra" in lyrics

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

  • "Divide and conquer that's older than Contra"
    Bishop Lamont — Klansmen
  • "Focused on the mission, bringing the cannons like Contra"
    Holocaust & American Poets 2099 f/ Irie 1, Mic Moses — Domination
  • "I was Oliver North during Iran Contra"
    Immortal Technique — That's What it Is

What do these rhymes mean?

cleopatra
beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony
extra
unusually or exceptionally; "an extra fast car" more than is needed, desired, or required
genre
a kind of literary or artistic work a style of expressing yourself in writing an expressive style of music a class of
mantra
a commonly repeated word or phrase; "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra
sartre
French writer and existentialist philosopher (1905-1980)

Use "contra" in a verse

Ready to write? Generate rap lyrics using "contra" as your theme:

Generate a verse

More about "contra"

Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "contra" 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 contra?
Words that rhyme with contra include: extra, genre, mantra, cleopatra, sartre, tantra, electra, sinatra, sumatra, chartres, and 23 more.
How many syllables does contra have?
Contra has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with contra?
There are 33 words that rhyme with contra: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for contra in a song?
The strongest rhymes for contra in songwriting are extra, genre, mantra. 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 contra?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with contra include extra, genre, mantra, cleopatra, sartre. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: genre, sartre; 1-syllable: extra, mantra; 2-syllable: cleopatra, electra. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

Explore More Word Tools

Find rhymes for another word