33+ Words that rhyme with handshake

Handshake is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fake, lake, make. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of handshake

noun
  1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "handshake" in lyrics

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

  • "A big oaf with dreads and a clammy handshake"
    7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing
  • "Animate our dead opposition to get one last phoney handshake"
    Brother Ali — Bitchslap!
  • "So make a print on this landscape and when it's little as a handshake"
    Bubba Sparxxx — The 1st Whutchacallit

What do these rhymes mean?

fake
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
lake
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal any of
make
a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
rake
a dissolute man in fashionable society degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
sake
a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "handshake" 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 handshake?
Words that rhyme with handshake include: fake, lake, make, rake, sake, wake, drake, flake, quake, shake, and 23 more.
How many syllables does handshake have?
Handshake has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with handshake?
There are 33 words that rhyme with handshake: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for handshake in a song?
The strongest rhymes for handshake in songwriting are fake, lake, make. 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 handshake?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with handshake include fake, lake, make, rake, sake. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fake, lake; 1-syllable: remake, retake. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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