363+ Words that rhyme with stray

Stray is a 1-syllable word with 363 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are pray, bray, clay. 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 stray

adjective
  1. not close together in time; "isolated instances of rebellion"; "a few stray crumbs"
  2. (of an animal) having no home or having wandered away from home; "a stray calf"; "a stray dog"
noun
  1. an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)

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Examples of "stray" in lyrics

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

  • "The system is designed to lead us to stray"
    2 Live Crew — In the Dust
  • "tryin' to make my pay tryin' not to stray"
    Aceyalone w/ Abstract Rude, Mikah 9 — Knownots
  • "By the way, when i spit don't get hit by a stray"
    Benefit — Proceed With Caution

What do these rhymes mean?

brae
a slope or hillside
bray
braying characteristic of donkeys reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
clay
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired water soaked soil
fray
a noisy fight wear away by rubbing; "The friction frayed the sleeve" cause friction; "my sweater scratches"
pray
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer; "pray to the Lord" call upon in supplication

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with stray?
Words that rhyme with stray include: pray, bray, clay, brae, fray, dray, re, bay, day, fay, and 353 more.
How many syllables does stray have?
Stray has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with stray?
There are 363 words that rhyme with stray: 363 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for stray in a song?
The strongest rhymes for stray in songwriting are pray, bray, clay. 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 stray?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with stray include pray, bray, clay, brae, fray. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: pray, bray; 1-syllable: ira, usa; 2-syllable: cabaret, cabriolet. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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