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26+ Words that rhyme with wish

Wish is a 1-syllable word with 26 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fish, dish, frisch. 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 wish

noun
  1. a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
  2. an expression of some desire or inclination; "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention"
  3. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "wish" in lyrics

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

  • "Devils applaud this, who supported my final wish"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Diverse — Revelations
  • "Saturdays we can do what you wish"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If
  • "Sailing on the winds blown after maeing a wish"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind

What do these rhymes mean?

dish
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
fish
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
frisch
British physicist (born in Austria) who with Lise Meitner recognized that Otto Hahn had produced a new kind of nuclear
knish
(Yiddish) a baked or fried turnover filled with potato or meat or cheese; often eaten as a snack
squish
the noise of soft mud being walked on walk through mud or mire

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with wish?
Words that rhyme with wish include: fish, dish, frisch, knish, squish, swish, gish, codfish, devilish, blish, and 16 more.
How many syllables does wish have?
Wish has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with wish?
There are 26 words that rhyme with wish: 26 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for wish in a song?
The strongest rhymes for wish in songwriting are fish, dish, frisch. 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 wish?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with wish include fish, dish, frisch, knish, squish. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fish, dish; 1-syllable: codfish, commish; 2-syllable: devilish. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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