174+ Words that rhyme with try

Try is a 1-syllable word with 174 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ai, by, buy. 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 try

noun
  1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
verb
  1. make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
  2. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"

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Examples of "try" in lyrics

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

  • "But I'm stuck like Chuck and I won't even try"
    11/5 — Garcia Vegas
  • "And if you can't help yourself boy then why would you try"
    2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go
  • "If you can't do that, don't even try"
    2 Live Crew — Throw the 'D'

What do these rhymes mean?

ai
an agency of the United States Army responsible for providing timely and relevant and accurate and synchronized
bi
a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically)
buy
an advantageous purchase; "she got a bargain at the auction
by
so as to pass a given point; "every hour a train goes past" in reserve; not for immediate use
bye
you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with try?
Words that rhyme with try include: ai, by, buy, bye, bi, i, y, pi, chi, eye, and 164 more.
How many syllables does try have?
Try has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with try?
There are 174 words that rhyme with try: 174 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for try in a song?
The strongest rhymes for try in songwriting are ai, by, buy. 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 try?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with try include ai, by, buy, bye, bi. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ai, by; 1-syllable: ally, awry; 2-syllable: hereby, overfly. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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