Words That Rhyme With Shapes
Shapes (noun) — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
"he could barely make out their shapes"
RhymePlug found 70 words and phrases that rhyme with shapes, 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 Shapes Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
SH EY1 P S
Stress pattern
DUM
Syllables
1
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of shapes onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Shapes" and "apes" — perfect rhyme, 1 syllable
"Shapes" and "makes" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Shapes (16)
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 (11)
2 Syllables (3)
3 Syllables (1)
4 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Shapes (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 Shapes (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 Shapes (4)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with shapes. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
About Rhyming With Shapes
Shapes is a 1-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (SH EY1 P S) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in shapes, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 16 perfect rhymes available, shapes is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with shapes, 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 shapes?
Perfect rhymes for shapes include apes, capes, mapes, rapes, tapes, and 11 more. Near rhymes include makes, takes, states, dates, lakes, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 70 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does shapes have?
Shapes has 1 syllable. Its phonetic pronunciation is SH EY1 P S. Its stress pattern is DUM.
What are near rhymes for shapes?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for shapes include makes, takes, states, dates, lakes, rates, breaks, cakes. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for shapes?
Multisyllabic rhymes for shapes include shaped, shape, space, shake, shade. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with shapes?
Multi-word rhymes for shapes include shape us, rape us, tape us, cape us. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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