182+ Words that rhyme with why
Why is a 1-syllable word with 182 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alloy, ally, apply. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of why
- noun
- the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
1 syllable
- belie
- cry
- untie
- vie
- xi
- bi
- die
- dry
- fly
- goodbye
- hi
- high
- lxi
- phi
- pi
- pry
- shy
- sigh
- sky
- spy
- sty
- stye
- thigh
- wry
- i
- kwai
- psi
- thai
- y
- buy
- by
- bye
- chi
- ai
- vi
- dye
- eye
- fry
- guy
- lie
- lye
- nigh
- pie
- ply
- rye
- sly
- spry
- tie
- try
- fae
- frye
- mei
- tai
- wye
- bligh
- aye
- fie
- jai
- thy
- tri
- di
- fi
- gyi
- kyi
- nie
- pri
- sci
- sri
- ay
- bae
- brye
- cai
- chai
- crye
- cy
- dai
- drye
- frei
- fye
- gae
- heye
- hy
- keye
- ly
- ngai
- pae
- phy
- pty
- sai
- shai
- sy
- tae
- trie
- tsai
- vy
- lahaie
- mcfly
- uy
- dui
- cspi
- dwi
- blye
- sligh
- slye
- rai
- my
- chae
- kai
- lai
- mai
- nye
- pye
- ty
- tye
- bly
- flye
- tighe
- skye
2 syllables
- alloy
- ally
- apply
- awry
- banzai
- bonsai
- comply
- decry
- defy
- deploy
- employ
- imply
- lanai
- nearby
- rely
- reply
- retry
- standby
- supply
- underlie
- brunei
- dubai
- mumbai
- shanghai
- deny
- july
- alai
- altai
- bandai
- barkai
- chiengmai
- chubais
- chugai
- dongmei
- imai
- isty
- iwai
- kanai
- kansai
- mihai
- murai
- nankai
- sundai
- switaj
- tokai
- akai
- bely
- mistry
- molloy
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "why" in lyrics
See how why is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"We all have it in us, and that is why"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"Kiss 'em and they cry, I don't know why"
2 Live Crew — Do the Damn Thing -
"Can't do too much but wonder why"
334 Mobb — Gone
What do these rhymes mean?
- alloy
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or
- ally
- a friendly nation an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
- apply
- put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; "use your head!
- awry
- away from the correct or expected course; "something has gone awry in our plans
- banzai
- a Japanese cheer of enthusiasm or triumph
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "why" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like alloy, ally, apply create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.