36+ Words that rhyme with tape
Tape is a 1-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are escape, ape, shape. 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 tape
- noun
- a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening; "he used a piece of tape for a belt"; "he wrapped a tape around the package"
- a recording made on magnetic tape; "the several recordings were combined on a master tape"
- the finishing line for a foot race; "he broke the tape in record time"
1 syllable
2 syllables
Examples of "tape" in lyrics
See how tape is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I wish I could escape and break the yellow tape"
4 Deep — Doin' Bad - Goin' Bad -
"You couldn't be real if I turned you to magnetic tape"
7L & Esoteric — Protocol -
"Camera recorder, got me on tape"
9th Prince f/ T.M.F. — Cold Wind
What do these rhymes mean?
- ape
- any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all someone who copies the words or behavior of another person
- escape
- the act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage
- grape
- any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins
- rape
- Eurasian plant cultivated for its seed and as a forage crop the act of despoiling a country in warfare the crime of
- shape
- any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "tape" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like escape, ape, shape create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Frequently asked questions
- What rhymes with tape?
- Words that rhyme with tape include: escape, ape, shape, rape, grape, agape, crepe, cape, crape, drape, and 26 more.
- How many syllables does tape have?
- Tape has 1 syllable.
- How many words rhyme with tape?
- There are 36 words that rhyme with tape: 36 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for tape in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for tape in songwriting are escape, ape, shape. 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 tape?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tape include escape, ape, shape, rape, grape. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ape, shape; 1-syllable: escape, agape; 2-syllable: audiotape, videotape. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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