Words That Rhyme With Success
Success (noun) — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
"let's call heads a success and tails a failure"
RhymePlug found 101 words and phrases that rhyme with success, 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 Success Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
S AH0 K S EH1 S
Stress pattern
da-DUM
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of success onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Success" and "abs" — perfect rhyme, 3 syllables
"Success" and "says" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Success (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 (42)
2 Syllables (1)
4 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Success (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 Success (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 Success (1)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with success. 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 Success
Success is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (S AH0 K S EH1 S) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in success, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, success is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with success, 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 success?
Perfect rhymes for success include abs, cus, des, ems, ers, and 45 more. Near rhymes include says, suarez, chavez, cortez, valdez, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 101 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does success have?
Success has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is S AH0 K S EH1 S. Its stress pattern is da-DUM.
What are near rhymes for success?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for success include says, suarez, chavez, cortez, valdez, marquez, vasquez, baez. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for success?
Multisyllabic rhymes for success include suggest, selects, suggests, select, suppressed. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with success?
Multi-word rhymes for success include wwe us. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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