Words that rhyme with stern

Stern is a 1-syllable word with 72 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are adjourn, auburn, concern. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of stern

adjective
  1. of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect; "an austere expression"; "a stern face"
  2. not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; "grim determination"; "grim necessity"; "Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty"; "relentless persecution"; "the stern demands of parenthood"
  3. severe and unremitting in making demands; "an exacting instructor"; "a stern disciplinarian"; "strict standards"

Examples of "stern" in lyrics

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

  • "Just so they learn, I will stand stern"
    DC Talk — Final Days
  • "And hear about the episode on Howard Stern"
    Def Squad — No Guest List
  • "Repeatedly from stim to stern"
    Dom Pachino f/ Bomshot, Holocaust — Terrorist Pirateships

What do these rhymes mean?

adjourn
close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned" break from a meeting or gathering; "We adjourned for lunch
auburn
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown; "auburn hair"
concern
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
decathlon
an athletic contest consisting of ten different events
discern
detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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