Skip to content

119+ Words that rhyme with minute

Minute is a 2-syllable word with 119 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are acute, astute, commute. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of minute

adjective
  1. infinitely or immeasurably small; "two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm"; "reduced to a microscopic scale"
  2. characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination; "a minute inspection of the grounds"; "a narrow scrutiny"; "an exact and minute report"
noun
  1. a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; "he ran a 4 minute mile"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "minute" in lyrics

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

  • "I got 135 beats a minute"
    2 Live Crew — Shake a Lil' Somethin'
  • "Livin' day by day, and never by the minute"
    2nd II None f/ Mausberg — Make 'Em Understand
  • "Grab a 45 and cause 33 revolutions per minute"
    The 49ers — Fort Knocks

What do these rhymes mean?

acute
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course; "acute appendicitis
astute
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman
commute
a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
compute
make a mathematical calculation or computation
cute
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails

Use "minute" in a verse

Ready to write? Generate rap lyrics using "minute" as your theme:

Generate a verse

Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "minute" 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 minute?
Words that rhyme with minute include: acute, astute, commute, compute, cute, impute, refute, repute, dispute, permute, and 109 more.
How many syllables does minute have?
Minute has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with minute?
There are 119 words that rhyme with minute: 119 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for minute in a song?
The strongest rhymes for minute in songwriting are acute, astute, commute. 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 minute?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with minute include acute, astute, commute, compute, cute. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cute, boot; 1-syllable: acute, astute; 2-syllable: disrepute, subacute. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

Find rhymes for another word