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47+ Words that rhyme with welterweight

Welterweight is a 3-syllable word with 47 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bate, mate, crate. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of welterweight

noun
  1. a weight of 28 pounds; sometimes imposed as a handicap in a horse race (such as a steeplechase)
  2. an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 148 pounds
  3. a wrestler who weighs 154-172 pounds

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "welterweight" in lyrics

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

  • "kostya tszyu should fight hatton again at welterweight"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Iglesias gets gold for Cuba in light welterweight"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

What do these rhymes mean?

bate
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of; "He bated his breath when talking about this affair
crate
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping the quantity contained in a crate put into a crate
eight
being one more than seven the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one a group of United States painters
elate
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; "Music can uplift your spirits"
mate
the officer below the master on a commercial ship a fellow member of a team

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "welterweight" has 3 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 welterweight?
Words that rhyme with welterweight include: bate, mate, crate, eight, elate, plate, skate, state, trait, berate, and 37 more.
How many syllables does welterweight have?
Welterweight has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with welterweight?
There are 47 words that rhyme with welterweight: 47 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for welterweight in a song?
The strongest rhymes for welterweight in songwriting are bate, mate, crate. 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 welterweight?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with welterweight include bate, mate, crate, eight, elate. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: bate, mate; 1-syllable: elate, berate; 2-syllable: conjugate, overweight. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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