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99+ Words that rhyme with sorry

Sorry is a 2-syllable word with 99 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bihari, calamari, corrie. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of sorry

adjective
  1. feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone; "felt regretful over his vanished youth"; "regretful over mistakes she had made"; "he felt bad about breaking the vase"
  2. bad; unfortunate; "my finances were in a deplorable state"; "a lamentable decision"; "her clothes were in sad shape"; "a sorry state of affairs"
  3. without merit; "a sorry horse"; "a sorry excuse"; "a lazy no- count, good-for-nothing goldbrick"; "the car was a no-good piece of junk"

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "sorry" in lyrics

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

  • "JAMIE, I killed the robots and I'm sorry"
    Aesop Rock — 1 of 4 (Thank You)
  • "A glance along tomorrow, sorry"
    Aesop Rock f/ Dose One — Drawbridge
  • "Herc, DMC, Moe Dee. I'm sorry"
    Annakin Slayd — Rhythm's Last Stand

What do these rhymes mean?

bihari
the Indic language spoken in Bihar (and by some people in Pakistan and Bangladesh)
calamari
(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food
corrie
a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
mari
a member of a rural Finnish people living in eastern Russia the Finnic language spoken by the Cheremis
sari
a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sorry" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with sorry?
Words that rhyme with sorry include: bihari, calamari, corrie, mari, sari, shari, harare, safari, starry, adjudicatory, and 89 more.
How many syllables does sorry have?
Sorry has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with sorry?
There are 99 words that rhyme with sorry: 99 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sorry in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sorry in songwriting are bihari, calamari, corrie. 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 sorry?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sorry include bihari, calamari, corrie, mari, sari. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: corrie, aurae; 1-syllable: mari, sari; 2-syllable: bihari, safari. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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