What rhymes with shakes?

Words that rhyme with shakes include: brakes, stakes, aix, jakes, aches, breaks, earthquakes, flakes, handshakes, lake's, and 21 more.

31+ Words that rhyme with shakes

Shakes is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brakes, stakes, aix. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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Examples of "shakes" in lyrics

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

"I bake cakes, milk big labels like shakes"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Shawn Wigs — Drop!
"He'll never make it, when he aims he shakes"
Aesop Rock f/ El-P — Gun For the Whole Family
"My son is on his stomach, body riddled with heavy shakes"
Akrobatik f/ Chuck D, Brenna Gethers — Kindred

What do these rhymes mean?

aix: wood duck and mandarin duck
brakes: a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
jakes: a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
stakes: the money risked on a gamble

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shakes" 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.