33+ Words that rhyme with trochee

Trochee is a 1-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are okey, poky, choky. 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 trochee

noun
  1. a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed syllables

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1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "trochee" in lyrics

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

  • "poems that use a trochee"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

choky
so tight as to tend to choke; "a choky collar" British slang (dated) for a prison
hokey
effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic novel"; "maudlin expressions of sympathy"; "mushy effusiveness
okey
an endorsement; "they gave us the O.K. to go ahead"
pokey
wasting time small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college
poky
wasting time small and remote and insignificant; "a jerkwater college

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with trochee?
Words that rhyme with trochee include: okey, poky, choky, hokey, pokey, smoky, croaky, cherokee, chokey, lychee, and 23 more.
How many syllables does trochee have?
Trochee has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with trochee?
There are 33 words that rhyme with trochee: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for trochee in a song?
The strongest rhymes for trochee in songwriting are okey, poky, choky. 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 trochee?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with trochee include okey, poky, choky, hokey, pokey. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: lychee, troche; 1-syllable: okey, poky; 2-syllable: waikiki, coquille. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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