227+ Words that rhyme with year

Year is a 1-syllable word with 227 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clear, ear, fear. 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 year

noun
  1. a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; "she is 4 years old"; "in the year 1920"
  2. a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity; "a school year"
  3. the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun; "a Martian year takes 687 of our days"

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Examples of "year" in lyrics

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

  • "The time is near, 2K4, the new year"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "Of the E-y-e ringin in the new year"
    3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent
  • "Yo you see the game getting better this year"
    504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y — War

What do these rhymes mean?

clear
completely; "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night
ear
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium good hearing; "he had a keen ear
fear
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or
gear
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
hear
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with year?
Words that rhyme with year include: clear, ear, fear, hear, gear, tear, near, dear, appear, rear, and 217 more.
How many syllables does year have?
Year has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with year?
There are 227 words that rhyme with year: 227 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for year in a song?
The strongest rhymes for year in songwriting are clear, ear, fear. 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 year?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with year include clear, ear, fear, hear, gear. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clear, ear; 1-syllable: appear, adhere; 2-syllable: disappear, chandelier. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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