59+ Words that rhyme with tamale

Tamale is a 3-syllable word with 59 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are smalley, ali, cali. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of tamale

noun
  1. a city in northern Ghana
  2. corn and cornmeal dough stuffed with a meat mixture then wrapped in corn husks and steamed

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Examples of "tamale" in lyrics

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

  • "The tamale"
    MC Magic f/ Big Gemini, Chingo Bling, Guerilla Black — Ride it Out
  • "She hung with Jolly Ranchers, a real Hot Tamale"
    MF Grimm — Half Baked
  • "Really really one of one of them, a hot tamale"
    Petey Pablo — Live Debaco

What do these rhymes mean?

ali
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942) the fourth caliph of
bialy
flat crusty-bottomed onion roll
cali
city in southwestern Colombia in a rich agricultural area
dali
surrealist Spanish painter (1904-1989)
smalley
American chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "tamale" has 3 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 tamale?
Words that rhyme with tamale include: smalley, ali, cali, dali, bialy, mali, somali, mexicali, bali, colly, and 49 more.
How many syllables does tamale have?
Tamale has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with tamale?
There are 59 words that rhyme with tamale: 59 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tamale in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tamale in songwriting are smalley, ali, cali. 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 tamale?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tamale include smalley, ali, cali, dali, bialy. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: collie, charlie; 1-syllable: smalley, ali; 2-syllable: somali, bengali. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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