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25+ Words that rhyme with dives

Dives is a 2-syllable word with 25 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ives, fives, hives. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "dives" in lyrics

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

  • "Times 2, ten ways to fly with free stage dives"
    Deepspace 5 — Stick This in Your Ear
  • "Picture me falling short, all them fake dives"
    Northstar f/ Mikey Jarrett Jr., ShaCronz, Shoshot — Red Rum
  • "He'll survive the hurt pride and the broken nose dives"
    Off Topic — Detail Specific

What do these rhymes mean?

chives
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored
fives
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
hives
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
ives
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) United States lithographer who (with

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "dives" 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 dives?
Words that rhyme with dives include: ives, fives, hives, chives, knives, wives, lives, drives, derives, forgives, and 15 more.
How many syllables does dives have?
Dives has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with dives?
There are 25 words that rhyme with dives: 25 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dives in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dives in songwriting are ives, fives, hives. 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 dives?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dives include ives, fives, hives, chives, knives. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ives, fives; 1-syllable: derives, forgives; 2-syllable: alewives, housewives. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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