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48+ Words that rhyme with prying

Prying is a 1-syllable word with 48 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are buying, frying, trying. 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 prying

adjective
  1. offensively curious or inquisitive; "curious about the neighbor's doings"; "he flipped through my letters in his nosy way"; "prying eyes"; "the snoopy neighbor watched us all day"
noun
  1. offensive inquisitiveness

Examples of "prying" in lyrics

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

  • "With rage prying"
    Masta Ace f/ Apocalypse — Too Long

What do these rhymes mean?

buying
the act of buying; "buying and selling fill their days"; "shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge"
crying
demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need
dying
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be; "a dying man"; "his dying wish
frying
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
trying
hard to endure; "fell upon trying times" extremely irritating to the nerves; "nerve-racking noise

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with prying?
Words that rhyme with prying include: buying, frying, trying, crying, dying, lying, tying, dyeing, flying, spying, and 38 more.
How many syllables does prying have?
Prying has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with prying?
There are 48 words that rhyme with prying: 48 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for prying in a song?
The strongest rhymes for prying in songwriting are buying, frying, trying. 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 prying?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with prying include buying, frying, trying, crying, dying. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: buying, frying; 1-syllable: undying, supplying; 2-syllable: overlying, underlying. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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