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180+ Words that rhyme with telly

Telly is a 2-syllable word with 180 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are belly, smelly, kelly. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of telly

noun
  1. an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen; "the British call a tv set a telly"

1 syllable

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "telly" in lyrics

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

  • "Paparazzi spotted them, coming out of a telly"
    9th Prince — Dear R&B
  • "Taking hoes directly to the telly"
    Akinyele f/ Complexion, Lissette — Ak Da Hoe
  • "Pull up to the prom or the telly"
    Ali Vegas — Critics

What do these rhymes mean?

belly
the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis a protruding abdomen a part that bulges deeply
felly
rim (or part of the rim) into which spokes are inserted
jelly
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods a
kelly
United States circus clown (1898-1979) United States film actress who retired when she married into the royal family of
smelly
offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen smelled really funky"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "telly" 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 telly?
Words that rhyme with telly include: belly, smelly, kelly, jelly, felly, machiavelli, allele, torricelli, corelli, deli, and 170 more.
How many syllables does telly have?
Telly has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with telly?
There are 180 words that rhyme with telly: 180 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for telly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for telly in songwriting are belly, smelly, kelly. 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 telly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with telly include belly, smelly, kelly, jelly, felly. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: beer, elbe; 1-syllable: belly, smelly; 2-syllable: allele, corelli. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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