18+ Words that rhyme with ripe

Ripe is a 1-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are snipe, stipe, swipe. 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 ripe

adjective
  1. fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines"
  2. fully prepared or eager; "the colonists were ripe for revolution"
  3. most suitable or right for a particular purpose; "a good time to plant tomatoes"; "the right time to act"; "the time is ripe for great sociological changes"

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1 syllable

3 syllables

Examples of "ripe" in lyrics

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

  • "These young fellas picked fruit and they got a ripe"
    Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique — Inside Your Eyes
  • "We wanna pick the fruit, but the fruit ain't ripe"
    Big Mike — World of Mind
  • "The TC got til the fruit is ripe"
    Kottonmouth Kings — Live to Day

What do these rhymes mean?

overripe
too ripe and beginning to turn soft
snipe
Old or New World straight-billed game bird of the sandpiper family; of marshy areas
stipe
supporting stalk or stem-like structure especially of a pistil or fern frond or supporting a mushroom cap
stripe
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve,
swipe
a sweeping stroke or blow strike with a swiping motion make off with belongings of others

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with ripe?
Words that rhyme with ripe include: snipe, stipe, swipe, stripe, overripe, hype, pipe, type, wipe, gripe, and 8 more.
How many syllables does ripe have?
Ripe has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with ripe?
There are 18 words that rhyme with ripe: 18 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ripe in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ripe in songwriting are snipe, stipe, swipe. 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 ripe?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ripe include snipe, stipe, swipe, stripe, overripe. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: snipe, stipe; 1-syllable: overripe. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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