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69+ Words that rhyme with rat

Rat is a 1-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are at, flat, scat. 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 rat

noun
  1. any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
  2. someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
  3. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "rat" in lyrics

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

  • "What, you more like a lab rat?"
    2nd II None — Stragglaz
  • "Two years passed, I'm comin up like a fat rat"
    4 Deep — Can't Turn Back
  • "I'm God of the Snake, I pee on a lab rat"
    7L & Esoteric — Bound To Slay

What do these rhymes mean?

at
a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series)
flat
with flat sails; "sail flat against the wind" in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly
scat
singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical
slat
a thin strip (wood or metal) equip or bar with slats; "Slat the windows" close the slats of (windows)
spat
a quarrel about petty points a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles a young oyster or other

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with rat?
Words that rhyme with rat include: at, flat, scat, slat, spat, splat, combat, bat, cat, chat, and 59 more.
How many syllables does rat have?
Rat has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with rat?
There are 69 words that rhyme with rat: 69 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rat in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rat in songwriting are at, flat, scat. 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 rat?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rat include at, flat, scat, slat, spat. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: at, flat; 1-syllable: combat, sadat; 2-syllable: gujarat, inmarsat. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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