Words that rhyme with strain

Strain is a 1-syllable word with 261 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abstain, again, ain. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of strain

noun
  1. (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
  2. difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension; "she endured the stresses and strains of life"; "he presided over the economy during the period of the greatest stress and danger"- R.J.Samuelson
  3. a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven"

4 syllables

Examples of "strain" in lyrics

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

  • "So much pain we live through the strain"
    Aceyalone f/ Riddlore, Self-Jupiter — So Much Pain
  • "The effort, the struggle, the strain"
    Alltruisms — Clusterbombs Laos
  • "It was all fun and games, no pain and no strain,"
    The Ambassador — It Was Love

What do these rhymes mean?

abstain
refrain from voting choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"
again
anew; "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again"
ain
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; "for your own use
arcane
requiring secret or mysterious knowledge; "the arcane science of dowsing"
arraign
call before a court to answer an indictment accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

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