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39+ Words that rhyme with lullaby

Lullaby is a 3-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ai, bi, by. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of lullaby

noun
  1. a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
  2. the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "lullaby" in lyrics

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

  • "Holler scum's lullaby"
    Aesop Rock — Fast Cars
  • "Her voice on my skin, the hush of her lullaby"
    Buck 65 — Riverbed 5
  • "And if I do or die, I sing a lullaby"
    Esham — The Boogieman

What do these rhymes mean?

aby
make amends for; "expiate one's sins"
ai
an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized
bai
the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Dali region of Yunnan
bi
a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically)
by
so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past" in reserve; not for immediate use

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lullaby" 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 lullaby?
Words that rhyme with lullaby include: ai, bi, by, aby, bai, buy, bye, abye, goodby, alibi, and 29 more.
How many syllables does lullaby have?
Lullaby has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lullaby?
There are 39 words that rhyme with lullaby: 39 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lullaby in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lullaby in songwriting are ai, bi, by. 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 lullaby?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lullaby include ai, bi, by, aby, bai. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ai, bi; 1-syllable: aby, goodby; 2-syllable: alibi, hereby. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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