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172+ Words that rhyme with mercury

Mercury is a 3-syllable word with 172 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are usury, augury, celery. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of mercury

noun
  1. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
  2. (Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes
  3. the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun

2 syllables

3 syllables

6 syllables

Examples of "mercury" in lyrics

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

  • "Deliverin messages with the speed of Mercury"
    Akrobatik — Moondust
  • "God and glory go together like thermometers and mercury"
    The Ambassador — It Was Love
  • "150 Trillion Kilometers they Blood is Like Mercury"
    Beast 1333 — Flying Humanoid

What do these rhymes mean?

augury
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; "he hoped it was an augury
celery
widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as
horary
relating to the hours; "the horary cycle"
injury
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. an accident that results in physical
usury
an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "mercury" has 3 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 mercury?
Words that rhyme with mercury include: usury, augury, celery, horary, injury, luxury, misery, orrery, penury, rosary, and 162 more.
How many syllables does mercury have?
Mercury has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with mercury?
There are 172 words that rhyme with mercury: 172 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mercury in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mercury in songwriting are usury, augury, celery. 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 mercury?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mercury include usury, augury, celery, horary, injury. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: calorie, causerie; 1-syllable: usury, augury; 2-syllable: imagery, advisory. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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