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76+ Words that rhyme with sham

Sham is a 1-syllable word with 76 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are am, clam, cram. 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 sham

adjective
  1. adopted in order to deceive; "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty"
noun
  1. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  2. a person who makes deceitful pretenses

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "sham" in lyrics

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

  • "A slug in the brain cause you tried to sham"
    Black Moon f/ Big Dru Ha, Havoc, Smif-N-Wessun — U Da Man
  • "Buck Bam Sham"
    Da Hol' 9 — Lemmehollatcha (Remix)
  • "To take my life before they figure out it's all a sham"
    Elemental Zazen — Disappear

What do these rhymes mean?

am
a radioactive transuranic metallic element
clam
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud
cram
crowd or pack to capacity; "the theater was jampacked" put something somewhere so that the space is completely filled
dram
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains 1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams the basic unit of
gram
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram Danish physician and bacteriologist who developed a

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with sham?
Words that rhyme with sham include: am, clam, cram, dram, gram, scam, siam, slam, tram, scram, and 66 more.
How many syllables does sham have?
Sham has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with sham?
There are 76 words that rhyme with sham: 76 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sham in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sham in songwriting are am, clam, cram. 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 sham?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sham include am, clam, cram, dram, gram. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: am, clam; 1-syllable: exam, graham. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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