30+ Words that rhyme with extra

Extra is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are contra, cleopatra, sumatra. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of extra

adverb
  1. unusually or exceptionally; "an extra fast car"
adjective
  1. more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
  2. added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"

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Examples of "extra" in lyrics

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

  • "I kill your lecture and especially the extra, extra"
    (4th Disciple f/) Boom, Science — Wit Da Evilz
  • "In my act, you play the bad wreckin extra"
    7L & Esoteric — Call Me E.S.
  • "From my block to your block, shout out to M Extra"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Jay-Z — It's On

What do these rhymes mean?

cleopatra
beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony
contra
a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
mantra
a commonly repeated word or phrase; "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra
sartre
French writer and existentialist philosopher (1905-1980)
sumatra
a mountainous island in western Indonesia

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "extra" 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 extra?
Words that rhyme with extra include: contra, cleopatra, sumatra, mantra, sartre, tantra, electra, sinatra, chartres, dicentra, and 20 more.
How many syllables does extra have?
Extra has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with extra?
There are 30 words that rhyme with extra: 30 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for extra in a song?
The strongest rhymes for extra in songwriting are contra, cleopatra, sumatra. 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 extra?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with extra include contra, cleopatra, sumatra, mantra, sartre. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sartre; 1-syllable: contra, mantra; 2-syllable: cleopatra, sumatra. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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