Words That Rhyme With Sakes
Sakes (noun) — a reason for wanting something done
"for your sake"
RhymePlug found 112 words and phrases that rhyme with sakes, 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 Sakes Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
S EY1 K S
Stress pattern
DUM
Syllables
1
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of sakes onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Sakes" and "aix" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Sakes" and "states" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Sakes (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 (23)
2 Syllables (23)
Near Rhymes for Sakes (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 Sakes (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 Sakes (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with sakes. 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 Sakes
Sakes is a 1-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (S EY1 K S) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in sakes, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, sakes is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with sakes, 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 sakes?
Perfect rhymes for sakes include aix, paix, aches, bakes, cakes, and 45 more. Near rhymes include states, dates, rates, tapes, grapes, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 112 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does sakes have?
Sakes has 1 syllable. Its phonetic pronunciation is S EY1 K S. Its stress pattern is DUM.
What are near rhymes for sakes?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for sakes include states, dates, rates, tapes, grapes, shapes, apes, gates. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for sakes?
Multisyllabic rhymes for sakes include space, state, stays, states, scale. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with sakes?
Multi-word rhymes for sakes include make us, take us, break us, lake us, wake us, fake us. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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