49+ Words that rhyme with emphasize

Emphasize is a 3-syllable word with 49 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are assize, excise, incise. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of emphasize

verb
  1. to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet"
  2. give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words"

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Examples of "emphasize" in lyrics

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

  • "faced with temptations, lies, emphasize"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much

What do these rhymes mean?

assize
the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale an ancient writ issued by a court of assize to the
capsize
overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"
excise
a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) remove by erasing or
incise
make an incision into by carving or cutting
resize
change the size of; make the size more appropriate

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "emphasize" has 3 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 emphasize?
Words that rhyme with emphasize include: assize, excise, incise, resize, capsize, laicize, outsize, downsize, exercise, exorcize, and 39 more.
How many syllables does emphasize have?
Emphasize has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with emphasize?
There are 49 words that rhyme with emphasize: 49 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for emphasize in a song?
The strongest rhymes for emphasize in songwriting are assize, excise, incise. 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 emphasize?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with emphasize include assize, excise, incise, resize, capsize. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ais, ayes; 1-syllable: assize, excise; 2-syllable: exercise, exorcize. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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