47+ Words that rhyme with tap

Tap is a 1-syllable word with 47 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clap, flap, frap. 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 tap

noun
  1. the sound made by a gentle blow
  2. a gentle blow
  3. a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask

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1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "tap" in lyrics

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

  • "With the fact that I've sipped the dripping sap tap"
    Aesop Rock — Hold the Cup
  • "Walkin' the wire between firewater and water - I'll take the tap"
    Aesop Rock — Skip Town
  • "Win a baller with a two hand tap"
    Ahmad — Homeboys First

What do these rhymes mean?

clap
a sudden very loud noise a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae
flap
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
frap
make secure by lashing; "frap a sail" take up the slack of; "frap a rope"
slap
directly; "he ran bang into the pole
snap
the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tap?
Words that rhyme with tap include: clap, flap, frap, slap, snap, scrap, strap, chap, recap, entrap, and 37 more.
How many syllables does tap have?
Tap has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with tap?
There are 47 words that rhyme with tap: 47 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tap in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tap in songwriting are clap, flap, frap. 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 tap?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tap include clap, flap, frap, slap, snap. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clap, flap; 1-syllable: recap, entrap. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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