227+ Words that rhyme with pain

Pain is a 1-syllable word with 7 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are explain, entertain, swain. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes. There are also 220 near rhymes (slant rhymes) for more creative flexibility.

Definition of pain

noun
  1. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension"
  2. emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; "the pain of loneliness"
  3. a somatic sensation of acute discomfort; "as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain"

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Near rhymes for pain

These words don't rhyme perfectly but share similar ending sounds (slant rhymes).

Examples of "pain" in lyrics

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

  • "Blessed with the force to uphold the pain"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle
  • "hunger is just a different form of pain"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July
  • "In a world of negativity and full of pain"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come

What do these rhymes mean?

butane
occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels
entertain
provide entertainment for take into consideration, have in view
explain
make plain and comprehensible; "He explained the laws of physics to his students" define
sprain
a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments twist suddenly so as to sprain
swain
a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman; "if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with pain?
Words that rhyme with pain include: rain, brain, again, chain, gain, explain, train, maintain, vain, drain, and 217 more.
How many syllables does pain have?
Pain has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with pain?
There are 227 words that rhyme with pain: 7 perfect rhymes and 220 near rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for pain in a song?
The strongest rhymes for pain in songwriting are explain, entertain, swain. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes like rain, brain — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with pain?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with pain include explain, entertain, swain, butane, sprain. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: swain, sprain; 1-syllable: explain, butane; 2-syllable: entertain. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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