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64+ Words that rhyme with yearn

Yearn is a 1-syllable word with 64 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are earn, urn, erne. 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 yearn

verb
  1. desire strongly or persistently
  2. have a desire for something or someone who is not present; "She ached for a cigarette"; "I am pining for my lover"
  3. have affection for; feel tenderness for

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "yearn" in lyrics

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

  • "But I still yearn"
    A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Refried Beans
  • "You done took mine, I'ma take yearn"
    B.G. f/ Bun B, Juvenile, Ms. Tee — Retaliation
  • "You gave me this one, which is the most yearn"
    Bomfunk MC's f/ Kartsy — Sky's the Limit (Radio Edit)

What do these rhymes mean?

earn
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
erne
bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland
spurn
reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"
stern
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect; "an austere expression
urn
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet a large pot for making coffee or tea

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with yearn?
Words that rhyme with yearn include: earn, urn, erne, spurn, stern, sterne, adjourn, concern, bern, burn, and 54 more.
How many syllables does yearn have?
Yearn has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with yearn?
There are 64 words that rhyme with yearn: 64 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for yearn in a song?
The strongest rhymes for yearn in songwriting are earn, urn, erne. 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 yearn?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with yearn include earn, urn, erne, spurn, stern. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: earn, urn; 1-syllable: adjourn, concern; 2-syllable: unconcern, decathlon. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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