89+ Words that rhyme with gorilla

Gorilla is a 3-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chinchilla, attila, anguilla. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of gorilla

noun
  1. largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa

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Examples of "gorilla" in lyrics

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

  • "Yo, the 12 bar killer, rhyme gorilla"
    9th Prince f/ Tash Mahogany — Bottomline
  • "It's the 9th Prince, lyrical silverback gorilla"
    9th Prince — Target Practice
  • "Can't nobody get by a Gorilla"
    Above the Law f/ Enuff, Kokane — Gorillapimpin'

What do these rhymes mean?

anguilla
a British colony in the West Indies type genus of the Anguillidae: eels
attila
king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
chinchilla
the expensive silvery grey fur of the chinchilla a thick twilled fabric of wool and cotton small rodent with soft
guerilla
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
vanilla
flavored with vanilla extract; "he liked vanilla ice cream" plain and without any extras or adornments

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "gorilla" has 3 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 gorilla?
Words that rhyme with gorilla include: chinchilla, attila, anguilla, vanilla, guerilla, villa, manila, scilla, manilla, maxilla, and 79 more.
How many syllables does gorilla have?
Gorilla has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with gorilla?
There are 89 words that rhyme with gorilla: 89 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for gorilla in a song?
The strongest rhymes for gorilla in songwriting are chinchilla, attila, anguilla. 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 gorilla?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with gorilla include chinchilla, attila, anguilla, vanilla, guerilla. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: villa, scilla; 1-syllable: chinchilla, attila; 2-syllable: manzanilla, camarilla. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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