98+ Words that rhyme with mercenary

Mercenary is a 4-syllable word with 98 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are carry, clary, scary. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of mercenary

adjective
  1. marked by materialism
  2. serving for wages in a foreign army; "mercenary killers"
  3. profit oriented; "a commercial book"; "preached a mercantile and militant patriotism"- John Buchan; "a mercenary enterprise"; "a moneymaking business"

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Examples of "mercenary" in lyrics

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

  • "Drop it like hot, and call me ghetto call me mercenary"
    Beelow f/ Thug Addict — I Wish U Would
  • "The meaning of a modern day mercenary"
    Bizzy Bone — Mercy Mary
  • "Mercy Mary, mercenary"
    Bizzy Bone — Mercy Mary

What do these rhymes mean?

canary
having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a
carry
the act of carrying something move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
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"
unwary
not alert to danger or deception; "the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "mercenary" 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 mercenary?
Words that rhyme with mercenary include: carry, clary, scary, canary, unwary, prairie, remarry, contrary, glengarry, azeri, and 88 more.
How many syllables does mercenary have?
Mercenary has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with mercenary?
There are 98 words that rhyme with mercenary: 98 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mercenary in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mercenary in songwriting are carry, clary, scary. 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 mercenary?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mercenary include carry, clary, scary, canary, unwary. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: prairie, barrie; 1-syllable: carry, clary; 2-syllable: canary, unwary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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