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42+ Words that rhyme with scald

Scald is a 1-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bald, auld, appalled. 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 scald

noun
  1. a burn cause by hot liquid or steam
  2. the act of burning with steam or hot water
verb
  1. subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"

1 syllable

4 syllables

Examples of "scald" in lyrics

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  • "first aid burn scald"
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What do these rhymes mean?

appalled
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
auld
a Scottish word; "auld lang syne"
bald
with no effort to conceal; "a barefaced lie" lacking hair on all or most of the scalp; "a bald pate
enthralled
filled with wonder and delight
galled
painful from having the skin abraded

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with scald?
Words that rhyme with scald include: bald, auld, appalled, galled, enthralled, ribald, piebald, bawled, walled, crawled, and 32 more.
How many syllables does scald have?
Scald has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with scald?
There are 42 words that rhyme with scald: 42 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for scald in a song?
The strongest rhymes for scald in songwriting are bald, auld, appalled. 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 scald?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with scald include bald, auld, appalled, galled, enthralled. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bald, auld; 1-syllable: galled, ribald; 2-syllable: appalled, enthralled. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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