39+ Words that rhyme with rake

Rake is a 1-syllable word with 39 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ache, blake, hake. 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 rake

noun
  1. a dissolute man in fashionable society
  2. degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch"
  3. a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "rake" in lyrics

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

  • "I'm wide up and ready to rake"
    Daddy Yankee f/ Paul Wall — Machete Reloaded
  • "Ga Bow, pull it foul, major cheddar to rake"
    Deadly Venoms f/ K.G.B., M.M.O. — Ring Bells Posse (P.Y.N. Symphony)
  • "Your buck teeth hang out of your mouth like a rake"
    Digital Underground — Shake & Bake

What do these rhymes mean?

ache
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain feel physical pain
bake
cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven; "bake the potatoes" prepare with dry heat in an oven
blake
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
hake
the lean flesh of a fish similar to cod any of several marine food fishes related to cod
snake
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous a deceitful or treacherous person a tributary of the Columbia River

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with rake?
Words that rhyme with rake include: ache, blake, hake, snake, bake, cake, crake, awake, flake, quake, and 29 more.
How many syllables does rake have?
Rake has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with rake?
There are 39 words that rhyme with rake: 39 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rake in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rake in songwriting are ache, blake, hake. 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 rake?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rake include ache, blake, hake, snake, bake. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ache, blake; 1-syllable: awake, mistake. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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