240+ Words that rhyme with cry

Cry is a 1-syllable word with 240 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ai, i, by. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of cry

noun
  1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
  2. a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"
  3. a slogan used to rally support for a cause; "a cry to arms"; "our watchword will be `democracy'"

See full definition of cry →

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "cry" in lyrics

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

  • "Who the real Soldierz, fo-fo make you cry"
    404 Soliderz — Walk Like a Soldier *
  • "Look into my eyes, these are real tears that I cry"
    4 Deep — True Blue Brother
  • "And everytime you see ball make you wanna cry"
    504 Boyz — Life is Serious

What do these rhymes mean?

ai
an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized
buy
an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction
by
so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past" in reserve; not for immediate use
bye
you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
i
used of a single unit or thing; not two or more; "`ane' is Scottish" a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens

Use "cry" in a verse

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

Generate a verse

More about "cry"

Related words

Looking for rhymes for similar words? Try these:

Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cry?
Words that rhyme with cry include: ai, i, by, buy, bye, eye, fly, guy, phi, pie, and 230 more.
How many syllables does cry have?
Cry has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cry?
There are 240 words that rhyme with cry: 240 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cry in songwriting are ai, i, by. 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 cry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cry include ai, i, by, buy, bye. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ai, i; 1-syllable: decry, reply; 2-syllable: hereby, thereby. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

Explore More Word Tools

Find rhymes for another word