Words That Rhyme With Measure
Measure (noun) — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
"the situation called for strong measures"
RhymePlug found 55 words and phrases that rhyme with measure, 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 Measure Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
M EH1 ZH ER0
Stress pattern
DUM-da
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of measure onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Measure" and "leisure" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Measure" and "pressure" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Measure (5)
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 (3)
3 Syllables (1)
4 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Measure (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 Measure (20)
Words where multiple syllables match, creating compound rhyme patterns. A hallmark of skilled rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and MF DOOM.
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About Rhyming With Measure
Measure is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (M EH1 ZH ER0) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in measure, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 5 perfect rhymes available, measure is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with measure, 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 measure?
Perfect rhymes for measure include leisure, pleasure, treasure, displeasure, countermeasure. Near rhymes include pressure, cheshire, ledger, fresher, escher, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 55 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does measure have?
Measure has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is M EH1 ZH ER0. Its stress pattern is DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for measure?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for measure include pressure, cheshire, ledger, fresher, escher, lesher, drescher, thresher. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for measure?
Multisyllabic rhymes for measure include measures, measured, members, member, melbourne. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with measure?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with measure. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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