37+ Words that rhyme with lake

Lake is a 1-syllable word with 37 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cake, fake, ache. 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 lake

noun
  1. a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
  2. a purplish red pigment prepared from lac or cochineal
  3. any of numerous bright translucent organic pigments

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "lake" in lyrics

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

  • "Get scraped, slumped, thrown in the lake"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York
  • "The hair came loose and fell in a lake"
    2 Live Crew — Dirty Nursery Rhymes
  • "And him, he wrestles alligators in the lake"
    Aceyalone — I Can't Complain

What do these rhymes mean?

ache
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain feel physical pain
brake
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle any of various ferns of the genus Pteris having pinnately compound leaves
break
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption
cake
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
fake
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with lake?
Words that rhyme with lake include: cake, fake, ache, brake, break, shake, awake, snake, stake, bake, and 27 more.
How many syllables does lake have?
Lake has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with lake?
There are 37 words that rhyme with lake: 37 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lake in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lake in songwriting are cake, fake, ache. 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 lake?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lake include cake, fake, ache, brake, break. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cake, fake; 1-syllable: awake, mistake. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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