Words that rhyme with penalty
Penalty is a 3-syllable word with 29 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are admiralty, casualty, commonalty. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of penalty
- the act of punishing
- a payment required for not fulfilling a contract
- the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; "neglected his health and paid the penalty"
1 syllable
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Examples of "penalty" in lyrics
See how penalty is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Tremendous through the recipes fresh death is the penalty"
7L & Esoteric f/ Jawn P, Raydar Ellis — Boston Garden Rap -
"Fifteens a penalty"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — One Ticket Please -
"many who make our freedom a penalty"
Benefit — Musical Freedom
What do these rhymes mean?
- admiralty
- the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain) the office of admiral
- casualty
- someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement someone injured or killed in an accident an
- commonalty
- a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank
- cruelty
- a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering feelings of extreme heartlessness the quality of being cruel
- difficulty
- an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "penalty" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like admiralty, casualty, commonalty create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "penalty" 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.