206+ Words that rhyme with explain

Explain is a 2-syllable word with 206 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brain, pain, rain. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of explain

verb
  1. make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students"
  2. define; "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean"
  3. serve as a reason or cause or justification of; "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"; "Her recent divorce may explain her reluctance to date again"

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Examples of "explain" in lyrics

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

  • "Kisha done called me up and asked me to explain"
    2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all
  • "I'm trynna explain"
    500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets
  • "Over a dame, for some reason of which I cannot explain"
    7L & Esoteric — Rest in Peace

What do these rhymes mean?

brain
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull
chain
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; "the chain of command
pain
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension" emotional distress
plain
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong
rain
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "explain" 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 explain?
Words that rhyme with explain include: brain, pain, rain, plain, chain, complain, again, contain, maintain, vain, and 196 more.
How many syllables does explain have?
Explain has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with explain?
There are 206 words that rhyme with explain: 206 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for explain in a song?
The strongest rhymes for explain in songwriting are brain, pain, rain. 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 explain?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with explain include brain, pain, rain, plain, chain. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brain, pain; 1-syllable: complain, again; 2-syllable: ascertain, aquitaine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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