Words That Rhyme With Scratches
Scratches (noun) — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
RhymePlug found 56 words and phrases that rhyme with scratches, 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 Scratches Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
S K R AE1 CH AH0 Z
Stress pattern
DUM-da
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of scratches onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Scratches" and "batches" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Scratches" and "ashes" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Scratches (6)
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.
3 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Scratches (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 Scratches (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 Scratches
Scratches is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (S K R AE1 CH AH0 Z) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in scratches, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 6 perfect rhymes available, scratches is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with scratches, 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 scratches?
Perfect rhymes for scratches include batches, catches, latches, matches, patches, and 1 more. Near rhymes include ashes, gashes, mattias, status, lattice, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 56 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does scratches have?
Scratches has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is S K R AE1 CH AH0 Z. Its stress pattern is DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for scratches?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for scratches include ashes, gashes, mattias, status, lattice, branches, gratis, ranches. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for scratches?
Multisyllabic rhymes for scratches include status, samples, sanctions, sample, scandal. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with scratches?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with scratches. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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