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129+ Words that rhyme with ferry

Ferry is a 2-syllable word with 129 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are berry, cherry, aerie. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of ferry

noun
  1. a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule
  2. transport by boat or aircraft
verb
  1. transport from one place to another

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

8 syllables

Examples of "ferry" in lyrics

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

  • "A hundred wolves on the Staten Island Ferry"
    9th Prince — 9th Chamber
  • "The body, and throw it off the Staten Island Ferry"
    Deadly Venoms — Word Life
  • "Your team'll get buried, don't cross the stream on that Ferry"
    Dom Pachino f/ C-Tera, P.C., Squigg Trust, T.M.F. — Gunz N Butter

What do these rhymes mean?

aerie
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
berry
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits
canary
having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a
cherry
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange)
contrary
very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ferry" 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 ferry?
Words that rhyme with ferry include: berry, cherry, aerie, canary, contrary, carry, airy, marry, bury, vary, and 119 more.
How many syllables does ferry have?
Ferry has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ferry?
There are 129 words that rhyme with ferry: 129 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ferry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ferry in songwriting are berry, cherry, aerie. 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 ferry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ferry include berry, cherry, aerie, canary, contrary. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, barrie; 1-syllable: berry, cherry; 2-syllable: canary, contrary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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