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48+ Words that rhyme with hourglass

Hourglass is a 2-syllable word with 48 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are glass, grass, mass. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hourglass

noun
  1. a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "hourglass" in lyrics

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

  • "For a while, we just danced, laughed, body's an hourglass"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery
  • "Hindsight, my mind's right, time run through the hourglass"
    3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole
  • "I'm a dinosaur with Jones Beach in my hourglass"
    Aesop Rock — Battery

What do these rhymes mean?

gas
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
glass
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure a container for holding liquids while drinking the quantity
grass
narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals
mass
formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole
sass
an impudent or insolent rejoinder; "don't give me any of your sass" answer back in an impudent or insolent manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hourglass" 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 hourglass?
Words that rhyme with hourglass include: glass, grass, mass, sass, gas, lass, masse, harass, morass, impasse, and 38 more.
How many syllables does hourglass have?
Hourglass has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hourglass?
There are 48 words that rhyme with hourglass: 48 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hourglass in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hourglass in songwriting are glass, grass, mass. 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 hourglass?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hourglass include glass, grass, mass, sass, gas. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: glass, grass; 1-syllable: harass, morass; 2-syllable: isinglass, wineglass. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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