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34+ Words that rhyme with sacrifice

Sacrifice is a 3-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are device, vice, vise. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of sacrifice

noun
  1. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
  2. personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective)
  3. a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value; "he had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "sacrifice" in lyrics

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

  • "I got sucked back into the streets for sacrifice"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Samantha — Everything U Need
  • "But you still can make some sacrifice"
    2 Live Crew — Revelation
  • "He recommended a baptism, a sacrifice"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Hell Razah, Kristina Green, Shabazz the Disciple, Son One — Cloud 9

What do these rhymes mean?

device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
spice
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable
trice
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
vice
moral weakness a specific form of evildoing; "vice offends the moral standards of the community"
vise
a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sacrifice" has 3 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 sacrifice?
Words that rhyme with sacrifice include: device, vice, vise, spice, trice, advice, excise, gneiss, precise, price, and 24 more.
How many syllables does sacrifice have?
Sacrifice has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with sacrifice?
There are 34 words that rhyme with sacrifice: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sacrifice in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sacrifice in songwriting are device, vice, vise. 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 sacrifice?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sacrifice include device, vice, vise, spice, trice. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: vice, vise; 1-syllable: device, advice; 2-syllable: overprice, edelweiss. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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