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45+ Words that rhyme with trough

Trough is a 1-syllable word with 45 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cough, doff, off. 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 trough

noun
  1. a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
  2. a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
  3. a concave shape with an open top

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "trough" in lyrics

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

  • "Till they hit the bottom of the trough"
    1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm
  • "Backwards wrapped my trough"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Kurupt — Gangsta Gangsta
  • "Already chose the doors you go trough"
    Grits — They All Fall Down

What do these rhymes mean?

coif
the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a
cough
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages
doff
remove; "He doffed his hat"
off
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion
scoff
showing your contempt by derision laugh at with contempt and derision

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with trough?
Words that rhyme with trough include: cough, doff, off, scoff, coif, quaff, chekhov, kickoff, takeoff, pilaf, and 35 more.
How many syllables does trough have?
Trough has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with trough?
There are 45 words that rhyme with trough: 45 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for trough in a song?
The strongest rhymes for trough in songwriting are cough, doff, off. 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 trough?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with trough include cough, doff, off, scoff, coif. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cough, doff; 1-syllable: chekhov, kickoff. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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