74+ Words that rhyme with lyre

Lyre is a 1-syllable word with 74 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ire, afire, quire. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of lyre

noun
  1. a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "lyre" in lyrics

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

  • "You a wack emcee you was a lyre"
    Murs — BasikMurs
  • "which muse carries a lyre"
    AOL — AOL
  • "who records song lyre"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

admire
feel admiration for look at with admiration
afire
lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car's tires were aflame
ire
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance belligerence aroused by a real or
quire
a quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets
spire
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with lyre?
Words that rhyme with lyre include: ire, afire, quire, spire, admire, aspire, squire, fire, hire, wire, and 64 more.
How many syllables does lyre have?
Lyre has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with lyre?
There are 74 words that rhyme with lyre: 74 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for lyre in a song?
The strongest rhymes for lyre in songwriting are ire, afire, quire. 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 lyre?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with lyre include ire, afire, quire, spire, admire. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ire, quire; 1-syllable: afire, admire. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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