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71+ Words that rhyme with papery

Papery is a 3-syllable word with 71 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are drapery, apery, scurry. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of papery

adjective
  1. thin and paperlike; "papery leaves"; "wasps that make nests of papery material"
  2. of or like paper

1 syllable

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Examples of "papery" in lyrics

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

  • "kate's papery"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the papery"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

apery
the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
drapery
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds
fury
a feeling of intense anger; "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
scurry
rushing about hastily in an undignified way to move about or proceed hurriedly
surrey
a county in southeastern England on the Thames a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; has two or four seats

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "papery" has 3 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 papery?
Words that rhyme with papery include: drapery, apery, scurry, surrey, fury, jury, miry, urey, wiry, aerie, and 61 more.
How many syllables does papery have?
Papery has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with papery?
There are 71 words that rhyme with papery: 71 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for papery in a song?
The strongest rhymes for papery in songwriting are drapery, apery, scurry. 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 papery?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with papery include drapery, apery, scurry, surrey, fury. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, curie; 1-syllable: scurry, surrey; 2-syllable: drapery, apery. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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