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89+ Words that rhyme with what

What is a 1-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are hat, chat, lat. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

1 syllable

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Examples of "what" in lyrics

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

  • "Berettas from the Mohican, Silence Lambs, wouldn't hear you speaking, what"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers
  • "Is that funky or what?"
    2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha
  • "Girls comin' out the cut 'cause they love the 'what?'"
    2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman

What do these rhymes mean?

brat
a very troublesome child a small pork sausage
chat
an informal conversation birds having a chattering call songbirds having a chattering call talk socially without
flat
with flat sails; "sail flat against the wind" in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly; "he didn't answer directly
hat
headdress that protects the head from bad weather
lat
a broad flat muscle on either side of the back

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with what?
Words that rhyme with what include: hat, chat, lat, brat, flat, scat, slat, spat, splat, combat, and 79 more.
How many syllables does what have?
What has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with what?
There are 89 words that rhyme with what: 89 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for what in a song?
The strongest rhymes for what in songwriting are hat, chat, lat. 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 what?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with what include hat, chat, lat, brat, flat. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: hat, chat; 1-syllable: combat, chit-chat; 2-syllable: somewhat. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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