140+ Words that rhyme with ordeal

Ordeal is a 2-syllable word with 140 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are deal, real, creel. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of ordeal

noun
  1. a severe or trying experience
  2. a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence

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Examples of "ordeal" in lyrics

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

  • "Now all is irrelevant, outside of this ordeal"
    Eyedea — The Dive (Part 2)
  • "It's like World War 4 in the field, daily ordeal"
    Fes Taylor f/ Inspectah Deck — Graveyard Shift Pt. 2
  • "It's like World War IV in the field, daily ordeal"
    Inspectah Deck — Get Ya Weight Up

What do these rhymes mean?

anneal
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling; "temper glass"
creel
a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
deal
a particular instance of buying or selling; "it was a package deal"; "I had no further trade with him
ideal
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence
real
used as intensifiers; `real' is sometimes used informally for `really'; `rattling' is informal; "she was very gifted

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ordeal" 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 ordeal?
Words that rhyme with ordeal include: deal, real, creel, ideal, anneal, appeal, conceal, congeal, brasil, reveal, and 130 more.
How many syllables does ordeal have?
Ordeal has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ordeal?
There are 140 words that rhyme with ordeal: 140 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ordeal in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ordeal in songwriting are deal, real, creel. 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 ordeal?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ordeal include deal, real, creel, ideal, anneal. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: deal, real; 1-syllable: ideal, anneal; 2-syllable: abele, emile. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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