Words That Rhyme With Nowadays
Nowadays (noun) — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
"that is enough for the present"
RhymePlug found 100 words and phrases that rhyme with nowadays, 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 Nowadays Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
N AW1 AH0 D EY2 Z
Stress pattern
DUM-da-dum
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of nowadays onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Nowadays" and "a.s" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Nowadays" and "rowdies" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Nowadays (50)
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 (46)
2 Syllables (3)
3 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Nowadays (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 Nowadays (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 Nowadays
Nowadays is a 3-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (N AW1 AH0 D EY2 Z) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in nowadays, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, nowadays is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with nowadays, 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 nowadays?
Perfect rhymes for nowadays include a.s, res, ays, ase, bays, and 45 more. Near rhymes include rowdies, counties, bounties, cowardly, boundaries, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 100 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does nowadays have?
Nowadays has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is N AW1 AH0 D EY2 Z. Its stress pattern is DUM-da-dum.
What are near rhymes for nowadays?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for nowadays include rowdies, counties, bounties, cowardly, boundaries, mounties, saudis, cowards. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for nowadays?
Multisyllabic rhymes for nowadays include sunday, contains, updates, unpaid, attained. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with nowadays?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with nowadays. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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