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131+ Words that rhyme with quail

Quail is a 1-syllable word with 131 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ail, ale, bail. 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 quail

noun
  1. flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
  2. small gallinaceous game birds
verb
  1. draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "quail" in lyrics

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

  • "But prevails kickin' up the manna and the quail"
    Ambassador — Selah
  • "Choke on smoke from my broken quail"
    Swollen Members f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm) — Sinister
  • "keeping quail"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

ail
aromatic bulb used as seasoning be ill or unwell cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
ale
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast
bail
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bale
a large bundle bound for storage or transport a city in northwestern Switzerland make into a bale; "bale hay"
fail
fail to do something; leave something undone; "She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with quail?
Words that rhyme with quail include: ail, ale, bail, bale, fail, dale, gale, hail, hale, jail, and 121 more.
How many syllables does quail have?
Quail has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with quail?
There are 131 words that rhyme with quail: 131 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for quail in a song?
The strongest rhymes for quail in songwriting are ail, ale, bail. 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 quail?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with quail include ail, ale, bail, bale, fail. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ail, bail; 1-syllable: ale, bale; 2-syllable: exhale, impale. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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