Words That Rhyme With Degrades
Degrades (verb) — reduce the level of land, as by erosion
RhymePlug found 103 words and phrases that rhyme with degrades, 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 Degrades Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D IH0 G R EY1 D Z
Stress pattern
da-DUM
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of degrades onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Degrades" and "aids" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Degrades" and "states" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Degrades (41)
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 (13)
2 Syllables (17)
Near Rhymes for Degrades (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 Degrades (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 Degrades (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with degrades. 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 Degrades
Degrades is a 2-syllable verb classified as uncommon in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D IH0 G R EY1 D Z) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in degrades, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 41 perfect rhymes available, degrades is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with degrades, 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 degrades?
Perfect rhymes for degrades include aids, aides, fades, hades, maids, and 36 more. Near rhymes include states, creates, updates, debates, estates, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 103 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does degrades have?
Degrades has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D IH0 G R EY1 D Z. Its stress pattern is da-DUM.
What are near rhymes for degrades?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for degrades include states, creates, updates, debates, estates, relates, translates, dates. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for degrades?
Multisyllabic rhymes for degrades include degrade, disgrace, details, displayed, dictates. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with degrades?
Multi-word rhymes for degrades include made eyes, made rise, made lies, made tries, made wise, made ties. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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