25+ Words that rhyme with dearth

Dearth is a 1-syllable word with 25 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are earth, unearth, rebirth. 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 dearth

noun
  1. an acute insufficiency
  2. an insufficient quantity or number

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1 syllable

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Examples of "dearth" in lyrics

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

  • "Why dost thou pine within and suffer dearth,"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet CXLVI
  • "He with her plenty press'd, she faint with dearth"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
  • "bacons rebellion charles dearth"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

berth
a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury" a place where a craft can be made fast a bed on a ship
birth
the time when something begins (especially life); "they divorced after the birth of the child
earth
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on; "the Earth moves around the sun
rebirth
after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body a second or new birth the revival of
unearth
bring to light; "The CIA unearthed a plot to kill the President" recover through digging; "Schliemann excavated Troy

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with dearth?
Words that rhyme with dearth include: earth, unearth, rebirth, berth, birth, firth, girth, mirth, worth, perth, and 15 more.
How many syllables does dearth have?
Dearth has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with dearth?
There are 25 words that rhyme with dearth: 25 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dearth in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dearth in songwriting are earth, unearth, rebirth. 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 dearth?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dearth include earth, unearth, rebirth, berth, birth. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: earth, berth; 1-syllable: unearth, rebirth; 2-syllable: afterbirth. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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