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16+ Words that rhyme with fives

Fives is a 2-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are hives, chives, ives. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of fives

noun
  1. a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "fives" in lyrics

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

  • "Should of died last, rhyme-wise I'm Jesus times fives"
    7L & Esoteric — Watch Me
  • "Hid his guns, his crimes, hid his ones, and his fives"
    Almighty f/ 60 Second Assassin — Dead Flowers
  • "Restarting the ghetto, on the block we spinning fives"
    Big Pokey f/ Big Moe, D-Gotti, Noke D, Dirty $ — Ghetto Fabulous

What do these rhymes mean?

chives
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored
hives
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
ives
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) United States lithographer who (with

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "fives" 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 fives?
Words that rhyme with fives include: hives, chives, ives, drives, knives, derives, deprives, lives, arrives, vives, and 6 more.
How many syllables does fives have?
Fives has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with fives?
There are 16 words that rhyme with fives: 16 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for fives in a song?
The strongest rhymes for fives in songwriting are hives, chives, ives. 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 fives?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with fives include hives, chives, ives, drives, knives. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: hives, chives; 1-syllable: derives, deprives. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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