Words That Rhyme With Abreast
Abreast (adjective) — being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
"kept abreast of the latest developments"
RhymePlug found 112 words and phrases that rhyme with abreast, 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 Abreast Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
AH0 B R EH1 S T
Stress pattern
da-DUM
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of abreast onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Abreast" and "est" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Abreast" and "refreshed" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Abreast (50)
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.
1 Syllable (29)
Near Rhymes for Abreast (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 Abreast (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 Abreast (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with abreast. 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 Abreast
Abreast is a 2-syllable adjective classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (AH0 B R EH1 S T) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in abreast, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, abreast is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with abreast, 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 abreast?
Perfect rhymes for abreast include est, esp, best, dest, fest, and 45 more. Near rhymes include refreshed, left, enmeshed, grotesque, desk, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 112 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does abreast have?
Abreast has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is AH0 B R EH1 S T. Its stress pattern is da-DUM.
What are near rhymes for abreast?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for abreast include refreshed, left, enmeshed, grotesque, desk, burlesque, fleshed, levesque. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for abreast?
Multisyllabic rhymes for abreast include against, upset, upsets, oppress, obsess. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with abreast?
Multi-word rhymes for abreast include yes out, less out, yes right, yes great, yes part, yes best. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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