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58+ Words that rhyme with promise

Promise is a 2-syllable word with 58 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are thomas, promising, dermis. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of promise

noun
  1. a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
  2. grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
verb
  1. make a promise or commitment

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "promise" in lyrics

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

  • "And I'll treat you like a queen, I promise"
    50/50 Twin f/ Mista Madd — Thugg Love
  • "Not a threat, an area witness won't injure the promise"
    Aesop Rock — Mars Attacks
  • "You won't regret a single solitary step, I promise"
    Aesop Rock — No Splash

What do these rhymes mean?

bigamous
of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first
dermis
the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
gossip
light informal conversation for social occasions a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
promising
showing possibility of achievement or excellence; "a promising young man" full or promise
thomas
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859) United States socialist who was a candidate for

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "promise" 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 promise?
Words that rhyme with promise include: thomas, promising, dermis, gossip, bigamous, anonymous, christmas, antonymous, autonomous, blasphemous, and 48 more.
How many syllables does promise have?
Promise has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with promise?
There are 58 words that rhyme with promise: 58 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for promise in a song?
The strongest rhymes for promise in songwriting are thomas, promising, dermis. 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 promise?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with promise include thomas, promising, dermis, gossip, bigamous. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: thomas, dermis; 1-syllable: promising, bigamous; 2-syllable: anonymous, antonymous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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