40+ Words that rhyme with shake

Shake is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fake, cake, take. 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 shake

noun
  1. building material used as siding or roofing
  2. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
  3. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

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Examples of "shake" in lyrics

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

  • "And all that salt that you shake"
    2nd II None — Stragglaz
  • "I gotta weigh that shake"
    504 Boyz f/ Krazy, Mac — Big Toys
  • "and everything your momma gave you girl is yours to shake"
    69 Boyz — Strip Club Luv

What do these rhymes mean?

ache
a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain feel physical pain
cake
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
fake
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
make
a recognizable kind; "there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
take
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shake?
Words that rhyme with shake include: fake, cake, take, ache, make, lake, awake, brake, break, stake, and 30 more.
How many syllables does shake have?
Shake has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with shake?
There are 40 words that rhyme with shake: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shake in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shake in songwriting are fake, cake, take. 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 shake?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shake include fake, cake, take, ache, make. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fake, cake; 1-syllable: awake, mistake; 2-syllable: cheesecake. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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