Words that rhyme with straits
Straits is a 1-syllable word with 63 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rates, nates, gates. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of straits
noun
- a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
- a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass"; "matters came to a head yesterday"
2 syllables
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Examples of "straits" in lyrics
See how straits is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Put me on the jet and placed me in the straits"
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"dire straits"
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"battle of susshimi straits"
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What do these rhymes mean?
- gates
- United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of
- mates
- a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from Chicago"
- nates
- the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt
- rates
- a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
- yeats
- Irish poet and dramatist (1865-1939)
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "straits" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like rates, nates, gates create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.