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95+ Words that rhyme with hughes

Hughes is a 2-syllable word with 95 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are blues, booze, cruse. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hughes

noun
  1. English poet (born in 1930)
  2. United States writer (1902-1967)
  3. United States industrialist who was an aviator and a film producer; during the last years of his life he was a total recluse (1905-1976)

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "hughes" in lyrics

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

  • "My chrome shoes went from Barry to Larry Hughes"
    Ali f/ Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, Nelly — Wiggle Wiggle
  • "Duece 1 ball for philly like Larry Hughes"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Jay-Z — Raw & Uncut
  • "Shanks and twos, it's the gangstas, Langston Hughes"
    Kobe Bryant f/ 50 Cent, Broady Boy, Nas — Thug Poet

What do these rhymes mean?

blues
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century
booze
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"
bruise
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
choose
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; "Take any one of these cards
cruse
small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hughes" 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 hughes?
Words that rhyme with hughes include: blues, booze, cruse, bruise, choose, lose, news, ooze, ruse, snooze, and 85 more.
How many syllables does hughes have?
Hughes has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hughes?
There are 95 words that rhyme with hughes: 95 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hughes in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hughes in songwriting are blues, booze, cruse. 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 hughes?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hughes include blues, booze, cruse, bruise, choose. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: blues, booze; 1-syllable: amuse, accuse; 2-syllable: overuse, disabuse. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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