30+ Words that rhyme with death

Death is a 1-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are breath, macbeth, beth. 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 death

noun
  1. the event of dying or departure from life; "her death came as a terrible shock"; "upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren"
  2. the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism; "the animal died a painful death"
  3. the absence of life or state of being dead; "he seemed more content in death than he had ever been in life"

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Examples of "death" in lyrics

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

  • "unlike these Fickle Fanatics that wanna cause death"
    1200 Techniques — Karma
  • "Give you pain, and let you get acquainted with death"
    (1st Infantry f/) Mobb Deep — Backwards
  • "A Prime Minister incites a slow death"
    3rd Bass — Triple Stage Darkness

What do these rhymes mean?

beth
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
breath
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool
macbeth
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
megadeath
the death of a million people; "they calibrate the effects of atom bombs in megadeaths"
seth
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with death?
Words that rhyme with death include: breath, macbeth, beth, seth, megadeath, path, isopleth, shibboleth, heth, meth, and 20 more.
How many syllables does death have?
Death has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with death?
There are 30 words that rhyme with death: 30 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for death in a song?
The strongest rhymes for death in songwriting are breath, macbeth, beth. 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 death?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with death include breath, macbeth, beth, seth, megadeath. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: breath, beth; 1-syllable: macbeth, bequeath; 2-syllable: megadeath, isopleth. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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