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49+ Words that rhyme with work

Work is a 1-syllable word with 49 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are irk, clerk, smirk. 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 work

noun
  1. activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
  2. a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing; "it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works"; "the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work"; "he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey"; "the work of an active imagination"; "erosion is the work of wind or water over time"
  3. the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work"

1 syllable

3 syllables

Examples of "work" in lyrics

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

  • "Ain't no competition battling or putting in work"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "I was coolin' out, doin' my work"
    2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now
  • "As RuPaul say, You'd Better Work"
    The New 2 Live Crew — You Go Girl

What do these rhymes mean?

berserk
frenzied as if possessed by a demon; "the soldier was completely amuck"; "berserk with grief
cirque
a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake
clerk
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts) a salesperson in a store work as a clerk, as
irk
irritate or vex; "It galls me that we lost the suit"
smirk
a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure smile affectedly or derisively

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with work?
Words that rhyme with work include: irk, clerk, smirk, berserk, cirque, burk, burke, clockwork, dirk, chirk, and 39 more.
How many syllables does work have?
Work has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with work?
There are 49 words that rhyme with work: 49 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for work in a song?
The strongest rhymes for work in songwriting are irk, clerk, smirk. 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 work?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with work include irk, clerk, smirk, berserk, cirque. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: irk, clerk; 1-syllable: berserk, clockwork; 2-syllable: overwork, homework. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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