70+ Words that rhyme with despite

Despite is a 2-syllable word with 70 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bite, byte, cite. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of despite

noun
  1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
  2. contemptuous disregard; "she wanted neither favor nor despite"

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Examples of "despite" in lyrics

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

  • "man she was a sight for my sore eyes this night and despite"
    Feenom Circle — I Ain't Askin'
  • "Dreaming of heights that I would be reaching despite"
    Hilltop Hoods — Mic Felon
  • "And with these new laws we got, only get us despite"
    Mr. Marcelo — Brick Livin'

What do these rhymes mean?

bight
a loop in a rope a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline
bite
a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
byte
a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information
cite
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
white
being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "despite" 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 despite?
Words that rhyme with despite include: bite, byte, cite, bight, white, alight, blight, bright, alright, contrite, and 60 more.
How many syllables does despite have?
Despite has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with despite?
There are 70 words that rhyme with despite: 70 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for despite in a song?
The strongest rhymes for despite in songwriting are bite, byte, cite. 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 despite?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with despite include bite, byte, cite, bight, white. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bite, byte; 1-syllable: alight, alright; 2-syllable: overnight, overwrite. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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