17+ Words that rhyme with hives

Hives is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fives, chives, ives. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hives

noun
  1. an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "hives" in lyrics

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

  • "But free speech pollination kept bee's colonizing in hives"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Masta Ace — Seasons
  • "Of the finest woven bits of human flesh that I have chosen from the hives"
    Louis Logic — Starling's Darling
  • "but we rockin the beat drops, who got the hives"
    Omni f/ Wildchild — Daily Hustle

What do these rhymes mean?

chives
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored
fives
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
ives
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) United States lithographer who (with

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hives" 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 hives?
Words that rhyme with hives include: fives, chives, ives, wives, drives, knives, derives, deprives, lives, gonaives, and 7 more.
How many syllables does hives have?
Hives has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hives?
There are 17 words that rhyme with hives: 17 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hives in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hives in songwriting are fives, chives, ives. 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 hives?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hives include fives, chives, ives, wives, drives. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fives, chives; 1-syllable: derives, deprives. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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