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46+ Words that rhyme with sex

Sex is a 1-syllable word with 46 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rex, flex, annex. 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 sex

noun
  1. activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat"
  2. either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; "the war between the sexes"
  3. all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "sex" in lyrics

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

  • "having unprotected sex"
    1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
  • "The only safe sex is to not have sex"
    1st Infantry f/ Prodigy — Serious (The New Message)
  • "When I say S, you say E, when I say X, you say sex!"
    2 Live Crew — If You Believe in Having Sex

What do these rhymes mean?

annex
an addition that extends a main building take (territory) as if by conquest; "Hitler annexed Lithuania" attach to
complex
complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
convex
curving or bulging outward
flex
the act of flexing; "he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies" contract; "flex a muscle" exhibit the strength of
rex
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with sex?
Words that rhyme with sex include: rex, flex, annex, convex, complex, hex, next, perplex, x, ex, and 36 more.
How many syllables does sex have?
Sex has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with sex?
There are 46 words that rhyme with sex: 46 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sex in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sex in songwriting are rex, flex, annex. 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 sex?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sex include rex, flex, annex, convex, complex. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: rex, flex; 1-syllable: annex, convex; 2-syllable: megaplex, intersects. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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