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247+ Words that rhyme with prayer

Prayer is a 1-syllable word with 247 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are air, slayer, bare. 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 prayer

noun
  1. the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); "the priest sank to his knees in prayer"
  2. reverent petition to a deity
  3. earnest or urgent request; "an entreaty to stop the fighting"; "an appeal for help"; "an appeal to the public to keep calm"

1 syllable

4 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "prayer" in lyrics

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

  • "Can He love me? Will He hear my prayer?"
    The Ambassador f/ J.R. — My Clothes, My Hair
  • "And now we will comence with a prayer"
    Bizzy Bone — Don't Doubt Me
  • "My lord, hear thy prayer"
    Black Market Militia f/ Gabriel Batler, Abiodun Oyemole (Last Poets), Eilan Babilon * — The Final Call

What do these rhymes mean?

air
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution
bare
completely unclothed; "bare bodies"; "naked from the waist up"; "a nude model" lacking in amplitude or quantity
bear
massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws an investor with a
care
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required
slayer
someone who causes the death of a person or animal

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with prayer?
Words that rhyme with prayer include: air, slayer, bare, bear, care, dare, chair, assayer, conveyer, conveyor, and 237 more.
How many syllables does prayer have?
Prayer has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with prayer?
There are 247 words that rhyme with prayer: 247 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for prayer in a song?
The strongest rhymes for prayer in songwriting are air, slayer, bare. 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 prayer?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with prayer include air, slayer, bare, bear, care. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: air, slayer; 1-syllable: assayer, conveyer; 2-syllable: debonair, billionaire. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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