11+ Words that rhyme with effort

Effort is a 2-syllable word with 11 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are comfort, discomfort, forfeit. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of effort

noun
  1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
  2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
  3. a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "effort" in lyrics

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

  • "Each execution emphasizes effort"
    2Mex — It Will
  • "If you are all the cult, I'm the leader, hypnotize with minor effort"
    Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only and Prevail — Smokin' In Here
  • "Hell, the bad-tac daddy-o Merlin-- 'e' for effort"
    Aesop Rock f/ Pfac — Cook it Up

What do these rhymes mean?

comfort
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; "he is a man who enjoys his comfort
discomfit
cause to lose one's composure
discomfort
the state of being tense and feeling pain an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
forfeit
surrendered as a penalty something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
surfeit
the state of being more than full the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall eating until excessively full

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "effort" 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 effort?
Words that rhyme with effort include: comfort, discomfort, forfeit, surfeit, discomfit, befort, recomfort, beaufort, sheppard, moffatt, and 1 more.
How many syllables does effort have?
Effort has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with effort?
There are 11 words that rhyme with effort: 11 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for effort in a song?
The strongest rhymes for effort in songwriting are comfort, discomfort, forfeit. 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 effort?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with effort include comfort, discomfort, forfeit, surfeit, discomfit. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: comfort, forfeit; 1-syllable: discomfort, discomfit. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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