Words That Rhyme With Locust
Locust (noun) — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
RhymePlug found 65 words and phrases that rhyme with locust, 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 Locust Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
L OW1 K AH0 S T
Stress pattern
DUM-da
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of locust onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Locust" and "focused" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Locust" and "noticed" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Locust (3)
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 (2)
3 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Locust (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 Locust (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 Locust (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with locust. 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 Locust
Locust is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (L OW1 K AH0 S T) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in locust, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 3 perfect rhymes available, locust is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with locust, 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 locust?
Perfect rhymes for locust include focused, focussed, unfocused. Near rhymes include noticed, remotest, focus, lowest, locusts, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 65 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does locust have?
Locust has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is L OW1 K AH0 S T. Its stress pattern is DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for locust?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for locust include noticed, remotest, focus, lowest, locusts, locus, closest, slowest. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for locust?
Multisyllabic rhymes for locust include lowest, locus, locals, lotus, local. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with locust?
Multi-word rhymes for locust include focus out, focus right, focus great, focus part, focus best, focus might. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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