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61+ Words that rhyme with scour

Scour is a 1-syllable word with 61 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bower, cower, dower. 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 scour

noun
  1. a place that is scoured (especially by running water)
verb
  1. examine minutely; "The police scoured the country for the fugitive"
  2. clean with hard rubbing; "She scrubbed his back"

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Examples of "scour" in lyrics

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

  • "dirt devil power scour"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

bower
a framework that supports climbing plants; "the arbor provided a shady resting place in the park" enclose in a bower
cower
crouch or curl up; "They huddled outside in the rain" show submission or fear
dour
stubbornly unyielding; "dogged persistence"; "dour determination"; "the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics
dower
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death
hour
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day; "the job will take more than an hour" clock time

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with scour?
Words that rhyme with scour include: bower, cower, dower, dour, hour, flour, power, tower, flower, glower, and 51 more.
How many syllables does scour have?
Scour has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with scour?
There are 61 words that rhyme with scour: 61 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for scour in a song?
The strongest rhymes for scour in songwriting are bower, cower, dower. 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 scour?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with scour include bower, cower, dower, dour, hour. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dour, hour; 1-syllable: bower, cower; 2-syllable: empower, avower. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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