84+ Words that rhyme with occur

Occur is a 2-syllable word with 84 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are concur, cur, blur. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of occur

verb
  1. come to pass; "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
  2. come to one's mind; suggest itself; "It occurred to me that we should hire another secretary"; "A great idea then came to her"
  3. to be found to exist; "sexism occurs in many workplaces"; "precious stones occur in a large area in Brazil"

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Examples of "occur" in lyrics

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

  • "When you step into the scene, expect what will occur"
    2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger
  • "Spur the moment, sparks of truth will occur"
    2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger
  • "Dump til the clip empty, watch the outcome occur"
    40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At

What do these rhymes mean?

blur
a hazy or indistinct representation; "it happened so fast it was just a blur
burr
seed vessel having hooks or prickles rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting United States
concur
be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!
cur
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed a cowardly and despicable person
incur
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "occur" 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 occur?
Words that rhyme with occur include: concur, cur, blur, burr, incur, recur, confer, chauffeur, bur, birr, and 74 more.
How many syllables does occur have?
Occur has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with occur?
There are 84 words that rhyme with occur: 84 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for occur in a song?
The strongest rhymes for occur in songwriting are concur, cur, blur. 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 occur?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with occur include concur, cur, blur, burr, incur. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cur, blur; 1-syllable: concur, incur; 2-syllable: connoisseur, saboteur. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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