149+ Words that rhyme with travail

Travail is a 2-syllable word with 149 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are avail, ail, ale. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of travail

noun
  1. concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child; "she was in labor for six hours"
  2. use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"
verb
  1. work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"

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Examples of "travail" in lyrics

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

  • "spiritual travail"
    AOL — AOL

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
avail
a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it" use to one's advantage
bail
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
bale
a large bundle bound for storage or transport a city in northwestern Switzerland make into a bale; "bale hay"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "travail" 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 travail?
Words that rhyme with travail include: avail, ail, ale, bail, bale, dale, assail, unveil, braille, curtail, and 139 more.
How many syllables does travail have?
Travail has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with travail?
There are 149 words that rhyme with travail: 149 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for travail in a song?
The strongest rhymes for travail in songwriting are avail, 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 travail?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with travail include avail, ail, ale, bail, bale. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ail, bail; 1-syllable: avail, ale; 2-syllable: countervail, exhale. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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