123+ Words that rhyme with success

Success is a 2-syllable word with 123 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are assess, less, chess. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of success

noun
  1. an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs"
  2. an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"
  3. a state of prosperity or fame; "he is enjoying great success"; "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success"

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Examples of "success" in lyrics

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

  • "Here's a toast to our success"
    2 Live Crew — Coolin'
  • "Yo, I was never blessed, never call me an overnight success"
    9th Prince — Hood Guerillas
  • "I wish my homeboys much success"
    Afroman — Palmdale

What do these rhymes mean?

assess
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
bless
give a benediction to; "The dying man blessed his son" confer prosperity or happiness on make the sign of the cross
chess
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat a board game for two players who
less
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs; "less interesting"; "less expensive
stress
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "success" 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 success?
Words that rhyme with success include: assess, less, chess, bless, stress, excess, address, mess, cress, caress, and 113 more.
How many syllables does success have?
Success has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with success?
There are 123 words that rhyme with success: 123 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for success in a song?
The strongest rhymes for success in songwriting are assess, less, chess. 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 success?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with success include assess, less, chess, bless, stress. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: less, chess; 1-syllable: assess, excess; 2-syllable: convalesce, dispossess. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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