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238+ Words that rhyme with lyrate

Lyrate is a 2-syllable word with 238 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are berate, derate, gyrate. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of lyrate

adjective
  1. (of a leaf shape) having curvature suggestive of a lyre

1 syllable

2 syllables

What do these rhymes mean?

aspirate
a consonant pronounced with aspiration remove as if by suction; "aspirate the wound" pronounce with aspiration
berate
censure severely or angrily; "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car
citrate
a salt or ester of citric acid cause to form a salt or ester of citric acid
derate
lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
gyrate
to wind or move in a spiral course; "the muscles and nerves of his fine drawn body were coiling for action

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "lyrate" 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 lyrate?
Words that rhyme with lyrate include: berate, derate, gyrate, citrate, aspirate, carburet, decorate, cooperate, accelerate, adulterate, and 228 more.
How many syllables does lyrate have?
Lyrate has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with lyrate?
There are 238 words that rhyme with lyrate: 238 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lyrate in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lyrate in songwriting are berate, derate, gyrate. 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 lyrate?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lyrate include berate, derate, gyrate, citrate, aspirate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ate, ait; 1-syllable: berate, derate; 2-syllable: aspirate, carburet. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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