49+ Words that rhyme with mistake
Mistake is a 2-syllable word with 49 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are take, fake, make. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.
Definition of mistake
- noun
- a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
- an understanding of something that is not correct; "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
- part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors"
1 syllable
2 syllables
Examples of "mistake" in lyrics
See how mistake is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Yeah she bound to let me smoke but make no mistake"
Above the Law f/ Kokane — Everything Will Be Alright -
"There's no mistake"
Aceyalone — The Thief -
"And I'm so far ahead of the game, make no mistake"
Aceyalone — Impact
What do these rhymes mean?
- awake
- not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; "lay awake thinking about his new job
- cake
- a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
- fake
- fraudulent; having a misleading appearance not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
- make
- a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
- take
- the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "mistake" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like take, fake, make create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "mistake" 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 mistake?
- Words that rhyme with mistake include: take, fake, make, cake, awake, ache, bake, lake, shake, wake, and 39 more.
- How many syllables does mistake have?
- Mistake has 2 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with mistake?
- There are 49 words that rhyme with mistake: 49 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for mistake in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for mistake in songwriting are take, fake, make. 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 mistake?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mistake include take, fake, make, cake, awake. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: take, fake; 1-syllable: awake, retake; 2-syllable: overtake, undertake. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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