46+ Words that rhyme with prophesy
Prophesy is a 3-syllable word with 46 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bonsai, cry, decry. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of prophesy
- verb
- predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
- deliver a sermon; "The minister is not preaching this Sunday"
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "prophesy" in lyrics
See how prophesy is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"yet His calm'll manifest it like a prophesy"
Cormega f/ Little Brother — The Rap Game -
"Exercise good teaching prophesy"
Flesh-N-Bone — Word to the Wise -
"'Since thou art dead, lo, here I prophesy:"
William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
What do these rhymes mean?
- bonsai
- a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot
- cry
- a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
- decry
- express strong disapproval of; "We condemn the racism in South Africa"; "These ideas were reprobated"
- defy
- resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion
- die
- a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "prophesy" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bonsai, cry, decry create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "prophesy" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.