69+ Words that rhyme with mandatory
Mandatory is a 4-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are gory, category, corrie. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.
Definition of mandatory
- adjective
- required by rule; "in most schools physical education is compulsory"; "attendance is mandatory"; "required reading"
- noun
- the recipient of a mandate
- a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves
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Examples of "mandatory" in lyrics
See how mandatory is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"It's only mandatory"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — One Ticket Please -
"Understand that powerful planning is mandatory"
Benefit — Call of Revolt -
"the VSOP is mandatory"
Big Noyd — All Pro
What do these rhymes mean?
- category
- a collection of things sharing a common attribute
- corrie
- a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
- dory
- a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled pike-like
- gory
- covered with blood; "a bloodstained shirt"; "a gory dagger" accompanied by bloodshed; "this bitter and sanguinary war"
- lory
- small brightly colored Australasian parrots having a brush- tipped tongue for feeding on nectar and soft fruits
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "mandatory" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like gory, category, corrie create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "mandatory" has 4 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 mandatory?
- Words that rhyme with mandatory include: gory, category, corrie, dory, lory, flory, hoary, florey, montessori, saury, and 59 more.
- How many syllables does mandatory have?
- Mandatory has 4 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with mandatory?
- There are 69 words that rhyme with mandatory: 69 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for mandatory in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for mandatory in songwriting are gory, category, corrie. 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 mandatory?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mandatory include gory, category, corrie, dory, lory. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: corrie, aurae; 1-syllable: gory, dory; 2-syllable: cacciatore, montefiore. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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