42+ Words that rhyme with haiku

Haiku is a 2-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are few, flu, gnu. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of haiku

noun
  1. an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines

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1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "haiku" in lyrics

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

  • "So I responded in a haiku"
    Fluent — Jack in a Bottle
  • "Haiku!!!"
    Haiku D'etat — Los Dangerous
  • "Inside I sit and scribble a haiku"
    Horrorshow — Walk You Home (This Day)

What do these rhymes mean?

few
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number
flu
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
gnu
large African antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail
hew
make or shape as with an axe; "hew out a path in the rock" strike with an axe; cut down, strike; "hew an oak"
hue
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength take on color or become colored

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "haiku" 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 haiku?
Words that rhyme with haiku include: few, flu, gnu, hew, hue, jew, mew, moo, new, pew, and 32 more.
How many syllables does haiku have?
Haiku has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with haiku?
There are 42 words that rhyme with haiku: 42 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for haiku in a song?
The strongest rhymes for haiku in songwriting are few, flu, gnu. 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 haiku?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with haiku include few, flu, gnu, hew, hue. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: few, flu; 1-syllable: cuckoo, baku; 2-syllable: sabicu, seppuku. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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