248+ Words that rhyme with refrain

Refrain is a 2-syllable word with 248 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are pain, brain, again. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of refrain

noun
  1. the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
verb
  1. resist doing something; "He refrained from hitting him back"; "she could not forbear weeping"
  2. choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"

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Examples of "refrain" in lyrics

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

  • "Maybe I, should refrain"
    Aceyalone — Say
  • "Refrain"
    Akinyele f/ Curly — Sha La La
  • "Repeat Refrain"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — One Little Indian

What do these rhymes mean?

again
anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again"
arraign
call before a court to answer an indictment accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
bane
something causing misery or death; "the bane of my life"
brain
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull
pain
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension" emotional distress

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "refrain" 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 refrain?
Words that rhyme with refrain include: pain, brain, again, arraign, bane, cain, cane, dane, blain, chain, and 238 more.
How many syllables does refrain have?
Refrain has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with refrain?
There are 248 words that rhyme with refrain: 248 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for refrain in a song?
The strongest rhymes for refrain in songwriting are pain, brain, again. 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 refrain?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with refrain include pain, brain, again, arraign, bane. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: pain, brain; 1-syllable: again, arraign; 2-syllable: ascertain, aquitaine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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