81+ Words that rhyme with leery

Leery is a 2-syllable word with 81 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dreary, beery, bleary. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of leery

adjective
  1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

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Examples of "leery" in lyrics

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

  • "where everyone is leery"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider
  • "So they can hear me, I keep 'em leery"
    Celly Cel f/ B-Legit, E-40, Kerry, Mack 10, Rappin' 4-Tay — It's Going Down (Remix)
  • "Heat's in the 5 series high and leery"
    Large Professor f/ Nas — One Plus One

What do these rhymes mean?

beery
smelling of beer
bleary
tired to the point of exhaustion indistinct or hazy in outline; "a landscape of blurred outlines
cheery
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; "a cheery hello"; "a gay sunny room"; "a sunny smile"
dearie
a special loved one
dreary
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise; "her drab personality

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "leery" 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 leery?
Words that rhyme with leery include: dreary, beery, bleary, cheery, dearie, wiry, aerie, leary, apiary, aviary, and 71 more.
How many syllables does leery have?
Leery has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with leery?
There are 81 words that rhyme with leery: 81 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for leery in a song?
The strongest rhymes for leery in songwriting are dreary, beery, bleary. 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 leery?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with leery include dreary, beery, bleary, cheery, dearie. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dearie, aerie; 1-syllable: dreary, beery; 2-syllable: apiary, aviary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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