Words that rhyme with lyra
Lyra is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chimera, hearer, hegira. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of lyra
- noun
- a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega
1 syllable
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "lyra" in lyrics
See how lyra is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"FIDDLE - Lyra"
— Hey Diddle Diddle -
"aerial lyra"
AOL — AOL -
"www.emusic.com lyra"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- chimera
- (Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail
- hearer
- someone who listens attentively
- hegira
- the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era
- 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
- spirogyra
- freshwater algae consisting of minute filaments containing spiral chlorophyll bands
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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 chimera, hearer, hegira 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.