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88+ Words that rhyme with record

Record is a 2-syllable word with 88 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cord, chord, afford. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of record

noun
  1. anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events; "the film provided a valuable record of stage techniques"
  2. sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
  3. the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had; "at 9-0 they have the best record in their league"

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Examples of "record" in lyrics

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

  • "Bend you out and wear you out on my own record"
    5th Ward Weebie f/ Kane & Abel, Mystikal — Show Dat Work
  • "Revolution ain't them beats you record"
    7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing
  • "Yell out, run down the record"
    9th Prince — Stand Proud

What do these rhymes mean?

accord
harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters; "the two parties were in agreement" concurrence of opinion
afford
be able to spare or give up; "I can't afford to spend two hours with this person" be the cause or source of
checkered
patterned with alternating squares of color marked by changeable fortune; "a checkered business career"
chord
a straight line connecting two points on a curve a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when
cord
a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord" a unit of amount of wood cut for burning

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "record" 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 record?
Words that rhyme with record include: cord, chord, afford, accord, checkered, lord, award, board, bored, sword, and 78 more.
How many syllables does record have?
Record has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with record?
There are 88 words that rhyme with record: 88 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for record in a song?
The strongest rhymes for record in songwriting are cord, chord, afford. 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 record?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with record include cord, chord, afford, accord, checkered. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cord, chord; 1-syllable: afford, accord; 2-syllable: checkered, adored. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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