56+ Words that rhyme with detour

Detour is a 2-syllable word with 56 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are couture, boor, cure. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of detour

noun
  1. a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
verb
  1. travel via a detour

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Examples of "detour" in lyrics

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

  • "Grenades and C-4, head for the detour"
    9th Prince f/ Anti-Social, RZA, Thea Van Seijen — I Will Rise
  • "One must pardon yee old common street detour"
    Aesop Rock — Oxygen
  • "Is it a set-up, I peel but I make a detour"
    Cocoa Brovaz f/ Head Arabic, Smack Man — Dry Snitch

What do these rhymes mean?

allure
the power to entice or attract through personal charm dispose or incline or entice to
assure
make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
boor
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
couture
high fashion designing and dressmaking
cure
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain provide a cure for, make healthy again

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "detour" 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 detour?
Words that rhyme with detour include: couture, boor, cure, allure, assure, brochure, tour, lure, moor, pure, and 46 more.
How many syllables does detour have?
Detour has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with detour?
There are 56 words that rhyme with detour: 56 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for detour in a song?
The strongest rhymes for detour in songwriting are couture, boor, cure. 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 detour?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with detour include couture, boor, cure, allure, assure. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: boor, cure; 1-syllable: couture, allure; 2-syllable: immature, premature. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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