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18+ Words that rhyme with hired

Hired is a 2-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are wired, admired, acquired. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hired

adjective
  1. having services engaged for a fee; "hired hands"; "a hired gun"
  2. hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers; "a chartered plane"; "the chartered buses arrived on time"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "hired" in lyrics

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

  • "I've seen, some get fired while others get hired"
    Black Lotus — Seen and Heard
  • "First fired, last hired"
    Hard Knocks — Thoughts of a Negro
  • "You won't get hired"
    HWA (Hoez With Attitude) — Hoe I Am

What do these rhymes mean?

acquired
gotten through environmental forces; "acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on"
admired
regarded with admiration
desired
greatly desired wanted intensely; "the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies
retired
no longer active in your work or profession
wired
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hired" 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 hired?
Words that rhyme with hired include: wired, admired, acquired, retired, desired, inspired, required, unexpired, uninspired, fired, and 8 more.
How many syllables does hired have?
Hired has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hired?
There are 18 words that rhyme with hired: 18 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hired in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hired in songwriting are wired, admired, acquired. 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 hired?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hired include wired, admired, acquired, retired, desired. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: byard; 1-syllable: wired, fired; 2-syllable: admired, acquired. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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