Words That Rhyme With Apes
Apes (noun) — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
RhymePlug found 70 words and phrases that rhyme with apes, 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 Apes Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
EY1 P S
Stress pattern
DUM
Syllables
1
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of apes onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Apes" and "capes" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Apes" and "makes" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Apes (16)
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 (11)
2 Syllables (3)
3 Syllables (1)
4 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Apes (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 Apes (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 Apes (4)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with apes. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
About Rhyming With Apes
Apes is a 1-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (EY1 P S) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in apes, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 16 perfect rhymes available, apes is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with apes, 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 apes?
Perfect rhymes for apes include capes, mapes, rapes, tapes, papes, and 11 more. Near rhymes include makes, takes, states, dates, lakes, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 70 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does apes have?
Apes has 1 syllable. Its phonetic pronunciation is EY1 P S. Its stress pattern is DUM.
What are near rhymes for apes?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for apes include makes, takes, states, dates, lakes, rates, breaks, cakes. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for apes?
Multisyllabic rhymes for apes include aids, pace, eighth, case, base. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with apes?
Multi-word rhymes for apes include shape us, rape us, tape us, cape us. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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