Words that rhyme with selma

Selma is a 2-syllable word with 13 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fulmar, palmar, anselma. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of selma

noun
  1. a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "selma" in lyrics

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

  • "Y'all congregating like Martin King in Selma"
    CunninLynguists f/ Chizuko Yoshihiro — The Park (Fresh Air)
  • "dieckow selma"
    AOL — AOL
  • "baptist church selma"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

fulmar
heavy short-tailed oceanic bird of polar regions
palmar
relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot; "the volar surface"; "the palmar muscle"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "selma" 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.

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