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38+ Words that rhyme with hem

Hem is a 1-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are m, em, stem. 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 hem

noun
  1. the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down; "the hem of her dress was stained"; "let down the hem"; "he stitched weights into the curtain's hem"; "it seeped along the hem of his jacket"
  2. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
verb
  1. fold over and sew together to provide with a hem; "hem my skirt"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "hem" in lyrics

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

  • "Girls kill for a hem"
    Belly f/ Ginuwine — Pressure
  • "Cut rappers short like slacks with no hem"
    J. Bully (Jugga the Bully) — Sleepwalker's on Ya Radio
  • "??? Beruca tie alle noy alle hem ???"
    Shawn Lov — Sunrise

What do these rhymes mean?

am
a radioactive transuranic metallic element
condemn
express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa
em
a quad with a square body; "since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a
m
denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International
stem
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with hem?
Words that rhyme with hem include: m, em, stem, condemn, am, phlegm, cardizem, fm, pm, rpm, and 28 more.
How many syllables does hem have?
Hem has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with hem?
There are 38 words that rhyme with hem: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hem in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hem in songwriting are m, em, stem. 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 hem?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hem include m, em, stem, condemn, am. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: m, em; 1-syllable: condemn, ahem; 2-syllable: cardizem. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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