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12+ Words that rhyme with rescue

Rescue is a 1-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fescue, cue, curlicue. 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 rescue

noun
  1. recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives"
verb
  1. free from harm or evil
  2. take forcibly from legal custody; "rescue prisoners"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "rescue" in lyrics

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

  • "Well baby, just shine for me, send a bunch of angels to your rescue"
    Bizzy Bone — Memories
  • "You can dial 911, but it ain't no rescue"
    Brotha Lynch Hung f/ Swartzaniggaz — Feel My Nature Rize
  • "Bloodshed to your rescue"
    Children of the Corn — Don't Sleep

What do these rhymes mean?

askew
turned or twisted to one side; "rugs lying askew"; "with his necktie twisted awry" turned or twisted toward one side
cue
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech evidence that helps to
curlicue
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) a short twisting line
fescue
grass with wide flat leaves cultivated in Europe and America for permanent pasture and hay and for lawns
miscue
a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with rescue?
Words that rhyme with rescue include: fescue, cue, curlicue, askew, miscue, kadrescu, ceaucescu, ceausescu, eskew, iliescu, and 2 more.
How many syllables does rescue have?
Rescue has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with rescue?
There are 12 words that rhyme with rescue: 12 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rescue in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rescue in songwriting are fescue, cue, curlicue. 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 rescue?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rescue include fescue, cue, curlicue, askew, miscue. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fescue, cue; 1-syllable: curlicue, askew; 2-syllable: kadrescu, ceaucescu. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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