34+ Words that rhyme with lyra

Lyra is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are era, ira, hera. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of lyra

noun
  1. a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega

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Examples of "lyra" in lyrics

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

  • "FIDDLE - Lyra"
    — Hey Diddle Diddle
  • "aerial lyra"
    AOL — AOL
  • "www.emusic.com lyra"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

beira
a port city in eastern Mozambique on the Mozambique Channel
era
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event a major division of geological time
hera
queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology
ira
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British
lira
the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents the basic unit of money in Turkey formerly the basic unit of money

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lyra" 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 lyra?
Words that rhyme with lyra include: era, ira, hera, lira, beira, naira, hearer, hegira, chimera, lempira, and 24 more.
How many syllables does lyra have?
Lyra has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lyra?
There are 34 words that rhyme with lyra: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lyra in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lyra in songwriting are era, ira, hera. 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 lyra?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lyra include era, ira, hera, lira, beira. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: lire; 1-syllable: era, ira; 2-syllable: hegira, chimera. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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