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45+ Words that rhyme with rap

Rap is a 1-syllable word with 45 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are strap, trap, scrap. 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 rap

noun
  1. a reproach for some lapse or misdeed; "he took the blame for it"; "it was a bum rap"
  2. a gentle blow
  3. the sound made by a gentle blow

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "rap" in lyrics

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

  • "there to busy on the internet surfing that rap"
    1200 Techniques — Karma
  • "Sitting back, staying back for the games of rap"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle
  • "So you can miss 2 Low with the bump rap"
    2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha

What do these rhymes mean?

clap
a sudden very loud noise a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae
scrap
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
slap
directly; "he ran bang into the pole
strap
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in
trap
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned drain consisting of a U-shaped section of

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with rap?
Words that rhyme with rap include: strap, trap, scrap, clap, slap, flap, snap, wrap, chap, entrap, and 35 more.
How many syllables does rap have?
Rap has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with rap?
There are 45 words that rhyme with rap: 45 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rap in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rap in songwriting are strap, trap, scrap. 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 rap?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rap include strap, trap, scrap, clap, slap. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: strap, trap; 1-syllable: entrap, recap. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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