Words That Rhyme With Detours
Detours (noun) — a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
RhymePlug found 81 words and phrases that rhyme with detours, 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 Detours Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D IH0 T UH1 R Z
Stress pattern
da-DUM
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of detours onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Detours" and "boors" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Detours" and "bulls" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Detours (19)
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 (10)
3 Syllables (2)
Near Rhymes for Detours (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 Detours (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 Detours (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with detours. 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 Detours
Detours is a 2-syllable noun classified as uncommon in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D IH0 T UH1 R Z) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in detours, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 19 perfect rhymes available, detours is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with detours, 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 detours?
Perfect rhymes for detours include boors, cures, lures, moors, tours, and 14 more. Near rhymes include bulls, pulls, ensure, secure, sure, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 81 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does detours have?
Detours has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D IH0 T UH1 R Z. Its stress pattern is da-DUM.
What are near rhymes for detours?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for detours include bulls, pulls, ensure, secure, sure, turds, mature, assure. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for detours?
Multisyllabic rhymes for detours include detour, demure, kibbutz, secure, driftwood. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with detours?
Multi-word rhymes for detours include you're eyes, you're rise, you're lies, you're tries, you're wise, you're ties. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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