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76+ Words that rhyme with ire

Ire is a 1-syllable word with 76 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afire, lyre, tyre. 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 ire

noun
  1. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
  2. belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "ire" in lyrics

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

  • "Stand up for the cinema fire, simian ire"
    Aesop Rock — Zodiaccupuncture
  • "keep your actions real everything will be ire."
    Smif-N-Wessun — Stand Strong
  • "7.5 ire"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

afire
lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame
lyre
a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
quire
a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets
shire
a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county British breed of large heavy draft horse
tyre
a port in southern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with ire?
Words that rhyme with ire include: afire, lyre, tyre, quire, shire, spire, admire, aspire, squire, dire, and 66 more.
How many syllables does ire have?
Ire has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with ire?
There are 76 words that rhyme with ire: 76 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ire in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ire in songwriting are afire, lyre, tyre. 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 ire?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ire include afire, lyre, tyre, quire, shire. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: lyre, tyre; 1-syllable: afire, admire. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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