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13+ Words that rhyme with schism

Schism is a 1-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chrism, ism, prism. 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 schism

noun
  1. division of a group into opposing factions; "another schism like that and they will wind up in bankruptcy"
  2. the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "schism" in lyrics

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

  • "Sick and tired of the izm schism"
    Jeru the Damaja — Black Cowboys
  • "I'm clearing the mental of high polarized schism"
    Micranots — Exodus
  • "tool band listen to schism"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

animism
the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls; "animism is common among primitive peoples"
chrism
a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
ism
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
prism
a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms optical
racism
the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races discriminatory or abusive

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with schism?
Words that rhyme with schism include: chrism, ism, prism, racism, animism, chism, chisum, prizm, scism, trism, and 3 more.
How many syllables does schism have?
Schism has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with schism?
There are 13 words that rhyme with schism: 13 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for schism in a song?
The strongest rhymes for schism in songwriting are chrism, ism, prism. 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 schism?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with schism include chrism, ism, prism, racism, animism. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: chrism, ism; 1-syllable: racism, chisum; 2-syllable: animism. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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