Words That Rhyme With Measures
Measures (noun) — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
"the situation called for strong measures"
RhymePlug found 65 words and phrases that rhyme with measures, 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 Measures Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
M EH1 ZH ER0 Z
Stress pattern
DUM-da
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of measures onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Measures" and "pleasures" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Measures" and "pressures" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Measures (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)
4 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Measures (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 Measures (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 Measures (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with measures. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
About Rhyming With Measures
Measures is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (M EH1 ZH ER0 Z) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in measures, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 3 perfect rhymes available, measures is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with measures, 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 measures?
Perfect rhymes for measures include pleasures, treasures, countermeasures. Near rhymes include pressures, ledgers, freshers, measure, pleasure, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 65 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does measures have?
Measures has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is M EH1 ZH ER0 Z. Its stress pattern is DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for measures?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for measures include pressures, ledgers, freshers, measure, pleasure, leisure, treasure, edges. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for measures?
Multisyllabic rhymes for measures include measure, 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 measures?
Multi-word rhymes for measures include measure eyes, measure rise, pleasure eyes, measure lies, measure tries, measure wise. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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