340+ Words that rhyme with pray

Pray is a 1-syllable word with 340 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are spray, stray, astray. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of pray

verb
  1. address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer; "pray to the Lord"
  2. call upon in supplication; entreat; "I beg you to stop!"

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Examples of "pray" in lyrics

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

  • "Why front, you know you need to sit and pray"
    The 49ers — Champagne
  • "We even tried, to pray and pray"
    50/50 Twin f/ Mista Madd — Thugg Love
  • "You're flow's openly gay, hope and pray"
    7L & Esoteric — Loud and Clear

What do these rhymes mean?

astray
away from the right path or direction; "he was led astray" far from the intended target
gray
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black; "the little grey cells
ray
a column of light (as from a beacon) a branch of an umbel or an umbelliform inflorescence (mathematics) a straight line
spray
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying a quantity of small objects flying through the air
stray
not close together in time; "isolated instances of rebellion

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with pray?
Words that rhyme with pray include: spray, stray, astray, ray, gray, betray, re, bay, day, fay, and 330 more.
How many syllables does pray have?
Pray has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with pray?
There are 340 words that rhyme with pray: 340 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for pray in a song?
The strongest rhymes for pray in songwriting are spray, stray, astray. 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 pray?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with pray include spray, stray, astray, ray, gray. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: spray, stray; 1-syllable: astray, betray; 2-syllable: cabaret, cabriolet. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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