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51+ Words that rhyme with schoolboy

Schoolboy is a 2-syllable word with 51 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are soy, ploy, troy. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of schoolboy

noun
  1. a boy attending school

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "schoolboy" in lyrics

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

  • "Clacton Coastal Academy teaching assistant, 58, admits sending explicit pictures to schoolboy"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

What do these rhymes mean?

cloy
supply or feed to surfeit cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing
joy
the emotion of great happiness something or someone that provides a source of happiness; "a joy to behold
ploy
an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker a maneuver in a game or conversation
soy
a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate
troy
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "schoolboy" has 2 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 schoolboy?
Words that rhyme with schoolboy include: soy, ploy, troy, cloy, joy, enjoy, deploy, employ, destroy, hoy, and 41 more.
How many syllables does schoolboy have?
Schoolboy has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with schoolboy?
There are 51 words that rhyme with schoolboy: 51 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for schoolboy in a song?
The strongest rhymes for schoolboy in songwriting are soy, ploy, troy. 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 schoolboy?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with schoolboy include soy, ploy, troy, cloy, joy. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: soy, ploy; 1-syllable: enjoy, deploy; 2-syllable: redeploy, homeboy. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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