52+ Words that rhyme with rates

Rates is a 2-syllable word with 52 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are mates, yeats, straits. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of rates

noun
  1. a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

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Examples of "rates" in lyrics

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

  • "At extraordinary rates"
    Atoms Family f/ Da Cryptic One — Da Cryptic One
  • "Devil stays higher than the crime rates"
    Channel Live — Wild Out 2K
  • "Where you comin' off? weekend low rates?"
    Classified — Trial & Error

What do these rhymes mean?

gates
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of
mates
a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
nates
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt
straits
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass
yeats
Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "rates" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with rates?
Words that rhyme with rates include: mates, yeats, straits, gates, nates, waits, abates, awaits, creates, debates, and 42 more.
How many syllables does rates have?
Rates has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with rates?
There are 52 words that rhyme with rates: 52 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rates in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rates in songwriting are mates, yeats, straits. 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 rates?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rates include mates, yeats, straits, gates, nates. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: yeats, straits; 1-syllable: mates, gates; 2-syllable: abates, debates. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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