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33+ Words that rhyme with premise

Premise is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are premiss, dermis, amiss. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of premise

noun
  1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play"
verb
  1. set forth beforehand, often as an explanation; "He premised these remarks so that his readers might understand"
  2. furnish with a preface or introduction; "She always precedes her lectures with a joke"; "He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution"

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Examples of "premise" in lyrics

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

  • "Spangled cross a more tangible premise"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "A child of timid instinct with that ten step ahead premise"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "Little Billy star lit up the block got the right premise"
    Aesop Rock — Skip Town

What do these rhymes mean?

amiss
away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans
demise
the time when something ends; "it was the death of all his plans
dermis
the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
premiss
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
pumice
a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "premise" 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 premise?
Words that rhyme with premise include: premiss, dermis, amiss, demise, pumice, remise, remiss, artemis, atomize, dismiss, and 23 more.
How many syllables does premise have?
Premise has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with premise?
There are 33 words that rhyme with premise: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for premise in a song?
The strongest rhymes for premise in songwriting are premiss, dermis, amiss. 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 premise?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with premise include premiss, dermis, amiss, demise, pumice. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: premiss, dermis; 1-syllable: artemis, atomize; 2-syllable: epidermis, epitomize. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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