34+ Words that rhyme with mercy

Mercy is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are controversy, circe, percy. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of mercy

noun
  1. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"
  2. a disposition to be kind and forgiving; "in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
  3. the feeling that motivates compassion

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Examples of "mercy" in lyrics

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

  • "Know you not that G, you wasn't cursed, see and unworthy for the mercy"
    4th Disciple f/ Killah Priest, Shanghai the Messenger — Devil in Descize
  • "Dear Lord, I thank you for your grace and your mercy"
    50/50 Twin — Turmoil
  • "Lawd have mercy"
    Aceyalone f/ Zulu — Push

What do these rhymes mean?

circe
(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
controversy
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
contumacy
willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order
percy
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990) English soldier killed in a rebellion against
pursy
breathing laboriously or convulsively

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "mercy" 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 mercy?
Words that rhyme with mercy include: controversy, circe, percy, pursy, contumacy, c, argosy, papacy, piracy, policy, and 24 more.
How many syllables does mercy have?
Mercy has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with mercy?
There are 34 words that rhyme with mercy: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mercy in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mercy in songwriting are controversy, circe, percy. 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 mercy?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mercy include controversy, circe, percy, pursy, contumacy. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: circe, c; 1-syllable: percy, pursy; 2-syllable: argosy, papacy. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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