115+ Words that rhyme with irony

Irony is a 3-syllable word with 115 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are agony, atony, ebony. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of irony

noun
  1. witty language used to convey insults or scorn; "he used sarcasm to upset his opponent"; "irony is wasted on the stupid"; "Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own"-- Jonathan Swift
  2. incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs; "the irony of Ireland's copying the nation she most hated"
  3. a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs

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Examples of "irony" in lyrics

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

  • "Over confidence leads to irony"
    Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters
  • "Yea, my mom brought it down when I was ironing... irony"
    Asher Roth f/ D.A. of Chester French — As I Em
  • "Whimsical one a day plus irony"
    Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion

What do these rhymes mean?

agony
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; "an agony of doubt
albany
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river a town in southwest
atony
lack of normal muscular tension or tonus
ebony
of a very dark black a very dark black hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree
peony
any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "irony" has 3 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 irony?
Words that rhyme with irony include: agony, atony, ebony, peony, albany, antony, barony, botany, colony, felony, and 105 more.
How many syllables does irony have?
Irony has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with irony?
There are 115 words that rhyme with irony: 115 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for irony in a song?
The strongest rhymes for irony in songwriting are agony, atony, ebony. 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 irony?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with irony include agony, atony, ebony, peony, albany. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: leonie; 1-syllable: peony, dominie; 2-syllable: agony, atony. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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