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24+ Words that rhyme with ypres

Ypres is a 2-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are furze, capra, copra. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of ypres

noun
  1. battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery
  2. battle in World War I (1915); Germans wanted to try chlorine (a toxic yellow gas) as a weapon and succeeded in taking considerable territory from the Allied salient
  3. battle in World War I (1914); heavy but indecisive fighting as the Allies and the Germans both tried to break through the lines of the others

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Examples of "ypres" in lyrics

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

  • "the battle of ypres"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the british in the battle of ypres"
    AOL — AOL
  • "william ypres"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

capra
United States film maker (1897-1991) goats
copra
the dried meat of the coconut from which oil is extracted
furze
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden- yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
meuse
a European river; flows into the North Sea an American operation in World War I (1918)
supra
at an earlier place; "see above"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "ypres" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with ypres?
Words that rhyme with ypres include: furze, capra, copra, meuse, supra, divers, poseuse, berceuse, danseuse, masseuse, and 14 more.
How many syllables does ypres have?
Ypres has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with ypres?
There are 24 words that rhyme with ypres: 24 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for ypres in a song?
The strongest rhymes for ypres in songwriting are furze, capra, copra. 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 ypres?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with ypres include furze, capra, copra, meuse, supra. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: furze, meuse; 1-syllable: capra, copra; 2-syllable: secateurs, betelgeuse. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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