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32+ Words that rhyme with hoarse

Hoarse is a 1-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are course, coarse, recourse. 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 hoarse

adjective
  1. deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; "gruff voices"; "the dog's gruff barking"; "hoarse cries"; "makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky"- Virgil Thomson

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "hoarse" in lyrics

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

  • "Screams of passion, voice is goin hoarse"
    The 7A3 — That's How We're Livin'
  • "Chickenheads wanna holler til they throat get hoarse"
    Celph Titled f/ Big Scoob — Floss Filthy
  • "Feel my force, of course you're hoarse"
    Crucial Conflict f/ Three 6 Mafia — 2 Bogus

What do these rhymes mean?

coarse
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles; "coarse meal
concourse
a large gathering of people a wide hallway in a building where people can walk a coming together of people
corse
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France a region of France on the island
course
as might be expected; "naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill" education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
recourse
act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with hoarse?
Words that rhyme with hoarse include: course, coarse, recourse, concourse, corse, gorse, bourse, horse, divorce, discourse, and 22 more.
How many syllables does hoarse have?
Hoarse has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with hoarse?
There are 32 words that rhyme with hoarse: 32 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hoarse in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hoarse in songwriting are course, coarse, recourse. 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 hoarse?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hoarse include course, coarse, recourse, concourse, corse. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: course, coarse; 1-syllable: recourse, concourse; 2-syllable: racecourse, intercourse. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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