Words that rhyme with desperately
Closest near rhymes for desperately
separately, irreparably and inseparably
No common English word is a perfect rhyme for desperately. The closest near rhymes are separately, irreparably and inseparably.
Near rhymes for desperately
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- separately
- irreparably
- inseparably
Perfect rhymes for desperately
No common word ends with exactly the same sound as desperately.
How desperately sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛspɚətli/ or /ˈdɛspɹətli/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 4 (DES-per-ate-ly) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da-da-da |
| Rhyme sound | -ɛspɚətli |
Desperately has four syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with desperately?
- No common word rhymes perfectly with desperately. Near rhymes such as separately, irreparably and inseparably come closest.
- How many words rhyme with desperately?
- We found 0 common perfect rhymes for desperately, plus 3 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in desperately?
- Desperately has four syllables, with the stress on the first.