24+ Words that rhyme with secondary

Secondary is a 4-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are legendary, scary, aery. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of secondary

adjective
  1. being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate; "the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher"; "a secondary source"; "a secondary issue"; "secondary streams"
  2. inferior in rank or status; "the junior faculty"; "a lowly corporal"; "petty officialdom"; "a subordinate functionary"
  3. depending on or incidental to what is original or primary; "a secondary infection"

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Examples of "secondary" in lyrics

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

  • "When you only here you secondary"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Don't Cry
  • "Colloquial language I'll use that's secondary"
    Chubb Rock + more — The Five Deadly Venoms
  • "mary mary got no secondary"
    Coolio — Mary Jane (I'm in Love With)

What do these rhymes mean?

aerie
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle) any habitation at a high altitude
aery
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
airy
open to or abounding in fresh air; "airy rooms" not practical or realizable; speculative
legendary
so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
scary
provoking fear terror; "a scary movie"; "the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "secondary" has 4 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 secondary?
Words that rhyme with secondary include: legendary, scary, aery, airy, aerie, dairy, canary, bindery, doddery, primary, and 14 more.
How many syllables does secondary have?
Secondary has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with secondary?
There are 24 words that rhyme with secondary: 24 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for secondary in a song?
The strongest rhymes for secondary in songwriting are legendary, scary, aery. 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 secondary?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with secondary include legendary, scary, aery, airy, aerie. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: aerie, arie; 1-syllable: scary, aery; 2-syllable: canary, bindery. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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