40+ Words that rhyme with shut

Shut is a 1-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are glut, smut, strut. 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 shut

adjective
  1. not open; "the door slammed shut"
  2. used especially of mouth or eyes; "he sat quietly with closed eyes"; "his eyes were shut against the sunlight"
verb
  1. move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"

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Examples of "shut" in lyrics

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

  • "You'll be jacked up, weakened with your eyes half shut"
    9th Prince f/ Islord, Ruthless Bastards, T.M.F. — Generation Next
  • "With magnified magnanimous appearance sandy sinners in opinion shut"
    Aesop Rock — How to Be a Carpenter
  • "And they would make a weird face the second the door shut"
    Aesop Rock — No Regrets

What do these rhymes mean?

but
and nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child
cut
separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument; "the cut surface was mottled
glut
the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
smut
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
strut
a proud stiff pompous gait brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression to walk with a

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shut?
Words that rhyme with shut include: glut, smut, strut, but, cut, abut, butt, hut, slut, rebut, and 30 more.
How many syllables does shut have?
Shut has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with shut?
There are 40 words that rhyme with shut: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shut in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shut in songwriting are glut, smut, strut. 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 shut?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shut include glut, smut, strut, but, cut. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: glut, smut; 1-syllable: abut, rebut; 2-syllable: somewhat. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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