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35+ Words that rhyme with duty

Duty is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are beauty, sooty, fruity. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of duty

noun
  1. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
  2. work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons; "the duties of the job"
  3. a government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"

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Examples of "duty" in lyrics

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

  • "Said 'excuse me lady, I'm doing my duty"
    2 Live Crew — Dirty Nursery Rhymes
  • "My 3rd Eye style is heavy duty"
    3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent
  • "Girl, come with me and I do my duty"
    4 Deep — Buck Naked Lover

What do these rhymes mean?

beauty
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses a very attractive or seductive looking woman an outstanding example of
booty
goods or money obtained illegally
fruity
tasting or smelling richly of or as of fruit informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
snooty
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant; "a snotty little scion of a degenerate family"-Laurent Le Sage
sooty
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal covered with or as if with soot; "a sooty chimney"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "duty" 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 duty?
Words that rhyme with duty include: beauty, sooty, fruity, snooty, booty, bootee, djibouti, cootie, agouti, fuji, and 25 more.
How many syllables does duty have?
Duty has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with duty?
There are 35 words that rhyme with duty: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for duty in a song?
The strongest rhymes for duty in songwriting are beauty, sooty, fruity. 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 duty?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with duty include beauty, sooty, fruity, snooty, booty. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bootee, cootie; 1-syllable: beauty, sooty; 2-syllable: djibouti, agouti. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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