126+ Words that rhyme with tale

Tale is a 2-syllable word with 126 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are scale, ail, ale. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of tale

noun
  1. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"
  2. a trivial lie; "he told a fib about eating his spinach"; "how can I stop my child from telling stories?"

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Examples of "tale" in lyrics

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

  • "And served like hell, some they say I'm a tattle tale"
    Afu-Ra f/ Lady Blue, Q — Cry Baby
  • "Never takin no shorts, so here's my tall tale"
    Ahmad — Ordinary People
  • "Here go a classic tale"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Saw a Gangsta Cry

What do these rhymes mean?

ail
aromatic bulb used as seasoning be ill or unwell cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
ale
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast
curtail
place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school" terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its
pale
very light colored; highly diluted with white; "pale seagreen
scale
an ordered reference standard; "judging on a scale of 1 to 10" relative magnitude

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "tale" 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 tale?
Words that rhyme with tale include: scale, ail, ale, curtail, pale, avail, flail, frail, grail, quail, and 116 more.
How many syllables does tale have?
Tale has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with tale?
There are 126 words that rhyme with tale: 126 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tale in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tale in songwriting are scale, ail, ale. 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 tale?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tale include scale, ail, ale, curtail, pale. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ail, flail; 1-syllable: scale, ale; 2-syllable: exhale, inhale. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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