97+ Words that rhyme with preliminary

Preliminary is a 5-syllable word with 97 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are carry, clary, scary. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of preliminary

adjective
  1. denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important; designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding; "a preliminary investigation"
noun
  1. a minor match preceding the main event
  2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"

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Examples of "preliminary" in lyrics

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

  • "Old clients are showin up, at the preliminary"
    Beanie Sigel — What Your Life Like 2
  • "They knew my sermon of freedom was preliminary"
    CPO — The Wall
  • "Verbal 'Pet Sematary', gun men down in the preliminary"
    Warcloud — Castle Freak of Bone Romania

What do these rhymes mean?

canary
having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police a
carry
the act of carrying something move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
clary
aromatic herb of southern Europe; cultivated in Great Britain as a potherb and widely as an ornamental
scary
provoking fear terror; "a scary movie"; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"
unwary
not alert to danger or deception; "the shrieks of unwary animals taken by surprise

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "preliminary" has 5 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 preliminary?
Words that rhyme with preliminary include: carry, clary, scary, canary, unwary, prairie, remarry, contrary, glengarry, azeri, and 87 more.
How many syllables does preliminary have?
Preliminary has 5 syllables.
How many words rhyme with preliminary?
There are 97 words that rhyme with preliminary: 97 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for preliminary in a song?
The strongest rhymes for preliminary in songwriting are carry, clary, scary. 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 preliminary?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with preliminary include carry, clary, scary, canary, unwary. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: prairie, barrie; 1-syllable: carry, clary; 2-syllable: canary, unwary. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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