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99+ Words that rhyme with retard

Retard is a 2-syllable word with 99 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are boulevard, card, hard. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of retard

noun
  1. a person of subnormal intelligence
verb
  1. cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; "This drug will retard your heart rate"
  2. be delayed

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "retard" in lyrics

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

  • "Slightly deranged, a half-way retard"
    2 Live Crew — So Funky
  • "Rappers mad at me, cause my flow is like a retard"
    Boss Hogg Outlawz — Presidential Flow
  • "I don't give a damn if you a retard"
    Chino XL & Playalitical — Bat Signals Up

What do these rhymes mean?

backyard
the grounds in back of a house
bard
a lyric poet an ornamental caparison for a horse put a caparison on; "caparison the horses for the festive occasion"
boulevard
a wide street or thoroughfare
card
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
hard
with effort or force or vigor; "the team played hard"; "worked hard all day"; "pressed hard on the lever

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "retard" 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 retard?
Words that rhyme with retard include: boulevard, card, hard, backyard, bard, chard, barred, canard, regard, bernard, and 89 more.
How many syllables does retard have?
Retard has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with retard?
There are 99 words that rhyme with retard: 99 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for retard in a song?
The strongest rhymes for retard in songwriting are boulevard, card, hard. 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 retard?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with retard include boulevard, card, hard, backyard, bard. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: card, hard; 1-syllable: backyard, barred; 2-syllable: boulevard, disregard. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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