51+ Words that rhyme with hour

Hour is a 1-syllable word with 51 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sour, devour, bower. 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 hour

noun
  1. a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day; "the job will take more than an hour"
  2. clock time; "the hour is getting late"
  3. a special and memorable period; "it was their finest hour"

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Examples of "hour" in lyrics

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

  • "money and power, screamin dollar by the hour"
    2Phace f/ Slim Thug — Shake Somethin
  • "The minute of the second the minute and the hour"
    7A3 — 7A3 Will Rock You
  • "Got a show in an hour"
    A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York

What do these rhymes mean?

bower
a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park" enclose in a bower
cower
crouch or curl up; "They huddled outside in the rain" show submission or fear
devour
destroy completely; "Fire had devoured our home" enjoy avidly; "She devoured his novels" eat immoderately
flour
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain cover with flour
sour
smelling of fermentation or staleness having a sharp biting taste one of the four basic taste sensations

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with hour?
Words that rhyme with hour include: sour, devour, bower, cower, flour, dower, dour, flower, shower, lour, and 41 more.
How many syllables does hour have?
Hour has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with hour?
There are 51 words that rhyme with hour: 51 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hour in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hour in songwriting are sour, devour, bower. 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 hour?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hour include sour, devour, bower, cower, flour. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sour, flour; 1-syllable: devour, bower; 2-syllable: empower, brainpower. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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