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40+ Words that rhyme with peril

Peril is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are feral, apparel, imperil. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of peril

noun
  1. a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
  2. a state of danger involving risk
  3. a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "peril" in lyrics

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

  • "want some get some stop drop and peril"
    John Cena f/ Tha Trademarc — Chain Gang is the Click
  • "pets in peril"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pink peril"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

apparel
clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store
carroll
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote
feral
wild and menacing; "a pack of feral dogs"
ferule
a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
imperil
pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "peril" 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 peril?
Words that rhyme with peril include: feral, apparel, imperil, ferule, carroll, ferrule, beryl, barrel, jural, rural, and 30 more.
How many syllables does peril have?
Peril has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with peril?
There are 40 words that rhyme with peril: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for peril in a song?
The strongest rhymes for peril in songwriting are feral, apparel, imperil. 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 peril?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with peril include feral, apparel, imperil, ferule, carroll. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: feral, carroll; 1-syllable: apparel, imperil. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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