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36+ Words that rhyme with samurai

Samurai is a 3-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rye, wry, hi. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of samurai

noun
  1. a Japanese warrior who was a member of the feudal military aristocracy
  2. feudal Japanese military aristocracy

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "samurai" in lyrics

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

  • "Chopping necks, Black Samurai..."
    60 Second Assassin, True Master — Take Sword Pt. 2
  • "Yeah, home of the ruckus, Black Samurai"
    60 Second Assassin, True Master — Take Sword Pt. 2
  • "why, some will die by the code of the Samurai"
    Akrobatik f/ Talib Kweli — Put Ya Stamp On It

What do these rhymes mean?

dry
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet; "dry land
dye
a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair color with dye; "Please dye these shoes"
hi
an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos" a state in the United States in the central
rye
the seed of the cereal grass hardy annual cereal grass widely cultivated in northern Europe where its grain is the
wry
humorously sarcastic or mocking; "dry humor"; "an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "samurai" 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 samurai?
Words that rhyme with samurai include: rye, wry, hi, dry, dye, eye, fly, fry, lie, lye, and 26 more.
How many syllables does samurai have?
Samurai has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with samurai?
There are 36 words that rhyme with samurai: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for samurai in a song?
The strongest rhymes for samurai in songwriting are rye, wry, hi. 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 samurai?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with samurai include rye, wry, hi, dry, dye. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: rye, wry; 1-syllable: rely, imply; 2-syllable: hereby, whereby. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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