Words That Rhyme With Above
Above (preposition) — At a higher level than.
RhymePlug found 73 words and phrases that rhyme with above, organized by rhyme type. Each match is scored using phoneme-quality analysis from the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary, not just spelling patterns. For cultural references, slang, audience modes, and content filtering, use the interactive RhymePlug tool.
How Above Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
AH0 B AH1 V
Stress pattern
da-DUM
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of above onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Above" and "gov" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Above" and "enough" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Above (11)
Words with identical ending sounds from the last stressed vowel onward. The strongest type of rhyme. Grouped by syllable count so you can match your line's meter.
2 Syllables (3)
Near Rhymes for Above (30)
Words with similar but not identical ending sounds. Also called slant rhymes or half rhymes. Widely used in rap and modern songwriting for creative flexibility.
Multisyllabic Rhymes for Above (20)
Words where multiple syllables match, creating compound rhyme patterns. A hallmark of skilled rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and MF DOOM.
Multi-Word Rhymes for Above (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with above. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
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About Rhyming With Above
Above is a 2-syllable preposition classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (AH0 B AH1 V) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in above, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 11 perfect rhymes available, above is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with above, toggle culture mode on in the interactive tool to see matches from our database of 5,600+ cultural terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rhymes with above?
Perfect rhymes for above include gov, guv, dove, love, bruv, and 6 more. Near rhymes include enough, stuff, tough, rough, macduff, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 73 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does above have?
Above has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is AH0 B AH1 V. Its stress pattern is da-DUM.
What are near rhymes for above?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for above include enough, stuff, tough, rough, macduff, buff, cuff, puff. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for above?
Multisyllabic rhymes for above include among, adult, adults, amongst, adjust. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with above?
Multi-word rhymes for above include data love, gonna love, china love, wanna love, via love, extra love. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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