Words that rhyme with herald

Herald is a 2-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are barrelled, cuckold, barreled. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of herald

noun
  1. (formal) a person who announces important news; "the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet"
  2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
verb
  1. foreshadow or presage

Examples of "herald" in lyrics

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

  • "advertizer herald"
    AOL — AOL
  • "paxton herald"
    AOL — AOL
  • "boston herald"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

barreled
put in or stored in a barrel; "barreled beer" (of an arrow) tapered toward both ends
barrelled
put in or stored in a barrel; "barreled beer" (of an arrow) tapered toward both ends
cuckold
a man whose wife committed adultery be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage; "She cheats on her husband
emerald
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and
fitzgerald
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883) United States

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "herald" 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.

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