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81+ Words that rhyme with mary

Mary is a 2-syllable word with 81 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are scary, aerie, azeri. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of mary

noun
  1. the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "mary" in lyrics

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

  • "Rap is gospel, but never do a song with Mary Mary"
    9th Prince — 9th Chamber
  • "I'm like Jesus to the mic, write My Life out like Mary"
    Artifacts — Where Yo Skillz At?
  • "Through my eyes all I see is Bloody Mary"
    The Beatnuts — Strokes

What do these rhymes mean?

aerie
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
azeri
an ethnic group living in Azerbaijan
canary
having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a
clary
aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental
scary
provoking fear terror; "a scary movie"; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "mary" 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 mary?
Words that rhyme with mary include: scary, aerie, azeri, clary, canary, contrary, airy, unwary, prairie, guarneri, and 71 more.
How many syllables does mary have?
Mary has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with mary?
There are 81 words that rhyme with mary: 81 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mary in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mary in songwriting are scary, aerie, azeri. 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 mary?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mary include scary, aerie, azeri, clary, canary. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, prairie; 1-syllable: scary, clary; 2-syllable: azeri, canary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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