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35+ Words that rhyme with five

Five is a 1-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, survive, live. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of five

adjective
  1. being one more than four
noun
  1. the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
  2. a team that plays basketball

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "five" in lyrics

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

  • "Over high, eleven five"
    11/5 — Garcia Vegas
  • "A fistful of talent, marvelous, fabulous five"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Lighter Shade, Molly-Q — Let it Bang
  • "He's tired, and worn, and works a nine to five"
    3rd Bass — Product of the Environment

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
chive
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
drive
the act of applying force to propel something
live
not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live" actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing
survive
continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with five?
Words that rhyme with five include: alive, survive, live, drive, chive, connive, contrive, clive, jive, arrive, and 25 more.
How many syllables does five have?
Five has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with five?
There are 35 words that rhyme with five: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for five in a song?
The strongest rhymes for five in songwriting are alive, survive, live. 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 five?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with five include alive, survive, live, drive, chive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: live, drive; 1-syllable: alive, survive; 2-syllable: nosedive, overdrive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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