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117+ Words that rhyme with detail

Detail is a 2-syllable word with 117 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are curtail, entail, retail. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of detail

noun
  1. an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; "several of the details are similar"; "a point of information"
  2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details"
  3. extended treatment of particulars; "the essay contained too much detail"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "detail" in lyrics

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

  • "While I'm paid to be outstanding like police on detail"
    7L & Esoteric — Knockout (Victory Lap)
  • "Then we build, cause I'm about to describe in chillin detail"
    The Almighty RSO f/ Eightball & MJG — Illicit Activity
  • "It affects from retail down to the street sales- every detail"
    The Ambassador — Oh Wretched Man

What do these rhymes mean?

ail
aromatic bulb used as seasoning be ill or unwell cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
bail
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
curtail
place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its
entail
land received by fee tail the act of entailing property
retail
at a retail price; "I'll sell it to you retail only" the selling of goods to consumers

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "detail" 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 detail?
Words that rhyme with detail include: curtail, entail, retail, bail, ail, ale, prevail, fail, bale, dale, and 107 more.
How many syllables does detail have?
Detail has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with detail?
There are 117 words that rhyme with detail: 117 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for detail in a song?
The strongest rhymes for detail in songwriting are curtail, entail, retail. 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 detail?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with detail include curtail, entail, retail, bail, ail. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bail, ail; 1-syllable: curtail, entail; 2-syllable: exhale, impale. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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