Words That Rhyme With Lapse
Lapse (noun) — a mistake resulting from inattention
RhymePlug found 105 words and phrases that rhyme with lapse, 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 Lapse Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
L AE1 P S
Stress pattern
DUM
Syllables
1
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of lapse onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Lapse" and "apps" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Lapse" and "tax" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Lapse (43)
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 (27)
2 Syllables (14)
3 Syllables (2)
Near Rhymes for Lapse (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 Lapse (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 Lapse (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with lapse. 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 Lapse
Lapse is a 1-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (L AE1 P S) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in lapse, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 43 perfect rhymes available, lapse is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with lapse, 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 lapse?
Perfect rhymes for lapse include apps, caps, gaps, japs, laps, and 38 more. Near rhymes include tax, max, backs, blacks, tracks, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 105 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does lapse have?
Lapse has 1 syllable. Its phonetic pronunciation is L AE1 P S. Its stress pattern is DUM.
What are near rhymes for lapse?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for lapse include tax, max, backs, blacks, tracks, axe, fax, wax. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for lapse?
Multisyllabic rhymes for lapse include last, lap, lack, lab, laughs. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with lapse?
Multi-word rhymes for lapse include app us, map us, cap us, gap us, crap us, trap us. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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