49+ Words that rhyme with emergency

Emergency is a 4-syllable word with 49 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are urgency, counterinsurgency, insurgency. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of emergency

noun
  1. a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
  2. a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency"
  3. a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage

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Examples of "emergency" in lyrics

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

  • "I'm the one you sent to the emergency"
    88 Keys f/ Kid Cudi — Ho Is Short For Honey
  • "In the event of an actual emergency"
    Akbar — Those Who Say
  • "Had you on a respirator in state of emergency"
    All City — The Actual

What do these rhymes mean?

c
being ten more than ninety a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature the speed at which light travels in a vacuum
counterinsurgency
actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency
importantly
in an important way or to an important degree
insurgency
an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
urgency
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity pressing importance requiring speedy action

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "emergency" has 4 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 emergency?
Words that rhyme with emergency include: urgency, counterinsurgency, insurgency, importantly, c, agency, cogency, decency, errancy, recency, and 39 more.
How many syllables does emergency have?
Emergency has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with emergency?
There are 49 words that rhyme with emergency: 49 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for emergency in a song?
The strongest rhymes for emergency in songwriting are urgency, counterinsurgency, insurgency. 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 emergency?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with emergency include urgency, counterinsurgency, insurgency, importantly, c. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: c, cie; 1-syllable: urgency, agency; 2-syllable: insurgency, importantly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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