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Quick Overview
The fastest way to find the right sound for your writing.
The word cat is pronounced with one syllable and ends with an "at" sound (/kæt/). To find a perfect rhyme, you need a word that matches this exact one-syllable rhythm and ending sound.
There are dozens of common perfect rhymes, such as hat, bat, mat, and chat. If you want to get creative, you can use near rhymes like catch or cap, or slant rhymes like cut or kit.
For multi-syllable phrase rhymes, combinations like baseball bat or welcome mat match the ending stress and sounds perfectly, making them excellent for modern songwriting.
Word Profile
A linguistic breakdown of the base word.
| Target Word | Cat |
| Syllable Count | 1 (Cat) |
| Stress Pattern | Single syllable (Stressed) |
| Pronunciation (US) | /kæt/ (cat) |
| Part of Speech | Noun / Verb |
| Rhyming Difficulty | Very Low |
What Does Rhyming Mean?
A simple breakdown of how sounds match in English.
Rhyming occurs when the ending sounds of two or more words match perfectly. In American English, a true rhyme requires the final stressed vowel and all subsequent sounds to be identical.
1. The Vowel Sound
In "cat," the vowel is the short "a" sound (/æ/). Any word that perfectly rhymes with it must share this exact vowel sound.
2. The Consonant Sound
After the vowel, the word ends with the sharp, unvoiced "t" sound (/t/). Perfect rhymes must end in this exact same combination of /æ/ and /t/.
3. Spelling Doesn't Matter
Rhyme is about sound, not letters. "Cat" ends in "-at" while "chat" ends in "-hat," but they rhyme perfectly because the sounds match. Even words like "fat" and "gnat" share the exact sound despite different starting letters.
70+ Rhyming Words Grid
A complete visual directory of 70+ rhyming words. Click any word to explore its definition.
Perfect Rhymes (Exact Sound Match)
Near Rhymes (Matching /æ/ Vowel)
Slant Rhymes (Different Vowel, /t/ Ending)
One-Syllable Visual Rhymes
Phrase & Multi-Syllable Rhymes
Top 30 Rhyme Deep Dives
Meanings, IPA pronunciations, poetry, lyrics, and writing tips for the 30 best rhyming words.
Hat
/hæt/A covering for the head, typically with a brm.
Bat
/bæt/A flying mammal, or a club used in sports.
Mat
/mæt/A piece of material placed on the floor to wipe feet.
Rat
/ræt/A rodent, or a despicable person.
Sat
/sæt/Past tense of sit; to be seated.
Chat
/tʃæt/To converse in an informal, light way.
Fat
/fæt/Having a large amount of excess flesh.
Flat
/flæt/Smooth and level; or an apartment.
Brat
/bræt/A child, especially a badly behaved one.
Pat
/pæt/To tap gently with the hand.
Gnat
/næt/A small two-winged fly.
Vat
/væt/A large tank or tub used for holding liquids.
Slat
/slæt/A thin, narrow piece of wood forming part of a fence or bed.
Tat
/tæt/Tattoos, or tasteless decorations.
Spat
/spæt/A brief, petty quarrel; past tense of spit.
Format
/ˈfɔːrmæt/The arrangement of data or layout of a page.
Doormat
/ˈdɔːrmæt/A mat placed before an outside door.
Acrobat
/ˈækrəbæt/An entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats.
Aristocrat
/əˈrɪstəkræt/A member of the aristocracy; a noble.
Bobcat
/ˈbɑːbkæt/A North American wildcat.
Wildcat
/ˈwaɪldkæt/A wild feline; or an exploratory oil well.
Copycat
/ˈkɑːpikæt/A person who imitates another's behavior.
Chitchat
/ˈtʃɪtʃtʃæt/Light, informal conversation.
Catch
/kætʃ/To intercept and hold something in motion.
Bad
/bæd/Of poor quality or low standard.
Cab
/kæb/A taxi.
Cash
/kæʃ/Money in the form of bills or coins.
Stamp
/stæmp/A small piece of paper with adhesive, or to bring down the foot heavily.
Cut
/kʌt/To make an opening with a sharp tool.
Baseball bat
/ˈbeɪsbɔːl bæt/A smooth wooden or metal club used in baseball.
30 Original Poetry Examples
Short, original poems created specifically for this article.
The curious and quiet cat,
Sat sleeping on the woven hat.
Rhyme: Hat (Perfect)
The owl and the nighttime bat,
Flew over the sleeping cat.
Rhyme: Bat (Perfect)
He wiped his shoes upon the mat,
And fed the hungry, waiting cat.
Rhyme: Mat (Perfect)
The cunning and the hungry cat,
Chased the scurrying little rat.
Rhyme: Rat (Perfect)
The fire was lit, the favored cat,
Curled in the chair where master sat.
Rhyme: Sat (Perfect)
We drank our tea and had a chat,
While stroking the tabby cat.
Rhyme: Chat (Perfect)
The lazy and the pampered cat,
Grew incredibly round and fat.
Rhyme: Fat (Perfect)
The tire was punctured and went flat,
Disturbing the slumbering cat.
Rhyme: Flat (Perfect)
The teasing and the noisy brat,
Pulled the tail of the angry cat.
Rhyme: Brat (Perfect)
She gave it a gentle, rhythmic pat,
And calmed the anxious cat.
Rhyme: Pat (Perfect)
The buzzing of a tiny gnat,
Drove crazy the old tomcat.
Rhyme: Gnat (Perfect)
The wine was pressed in a massive vat,
Watched by the cellar's only cat.
Rhyme: Vat (Perfect)
The chair was missing a wooden slat,
The perfect scratcher for the cat.
Rhyme: Slat (Perfect)
His arm was covered in ink and tat,
While feeding the stray cat.
Rhyme: Tat (Perfect)
The lovers ended in a spat,
Hissing fiercely like a cat.
Rhyme: Spat (Perfect)
The data was lost in the format,
Like a mouse caught by the cat.
Rhyme: Format (Perfect)
He wiped his boots upon the doormat,
Greeted by the loyal cat.
Rhyme: Doormat (Perfect)
The feline leaped like an acrobat,
A truly extraordinary cat.
Rhyme: Acrobat (Perfect)
The feline surveyed the manor, an aristocrat,
The finest of the feline cat.
Rhyme: Aristocrat (Perfect)
In the canyon roamed the bobcat,
Wilder than the house cat.
Rhyme: Bobcat (Perfect)
The mountain spirit, the wildcat,
Is kin to the common cat.
Rhyme: Wildcat (Perfect)
The mimic and the silly copycat,
Aped the movements of the cat.
Rhyme: Copycat (Perfect)
The neighbors engaged in idle chitchat,
Over the fence and the sleeping cat.
Rhyme: Chitchat (Perfect)
The fisherman failed to make a catch,
And settled for watching the cat.
Rhyme: Catch (Near)
The weather turned suddenly bad,
Trapping the wandering cat.
Rhyme: Bad (Near)
He hailed a bright yellow cab,
Carrying his crate of cat.
Rhyme: Cab (Near)
He paid in a flash with cash,
To win the prize-winning cat.
Rhyme: Cash (Near)
He mailed the letter and stamped his stamp,
Startling the sleeping cat.
Rhyme: Stamp (Near)
The glass was sharp enough to cut,
Avoided by the wary cat.
Rhyme: Cut (Slant)
He carried a heavy baseball bat,
To scare away the alley cat.
Rhyme: Baseball bat (Phrase)
50 Example Sentences
See how rhymes function in original sentences across 3 contexts. The rhyming words are highlighted for easy learning.
Perfect & Suffix Rhymes
- The cat knocked over the hat.
- He swung the bat to scare the cat.
- The cat slept on the mat.
- The cat chased the rat.
- The cat sat on the windowsill.
- We had a chat about the new cat.
- The cat was getting too fat.
- The tire went flat, upsetting the cat.
- The brat teased the cat.
- Give the cat a gentle pat.
- A gnat buzzed near the cat.
- The cat watched the wine vat.
- The slat was scratched by the cat.
- He showed his tat to the cat.
- They had a spat over the cat.
- The format was ruined by the cat.
- The doormat is for the cat.
- The cat jumped like an acrobat.
- The aristocrat owned the prize cat.
- The bobcat is a wild cat.
Slant & Near Rhymes
- The cat tried to catch the mouse.
- The bad cat scratched the sofa.
- We took a cab with the cat.
- He spent his cash on the cat.
- The cat stamped its paw.
- The cut was licked by the cat.
- The cat caught the bug.
- The cat wore a cap.
- The bag was torn by the cat.
- The cat ran away.
- The glass was broken by the cat.
- The band played for the cat.
- The cat sang a song.
- The hand fed the cat.
- The sand covered the cat.
- The mask looked like a cat.
- The camp had a stray cat.
- The lamp illuminated the cat.
- The trash was tipped over by the cat.
- The class learned about the cat.
Poetic Couplet Examples (End Rhymes)
- The morning sun was warm and bright, / The cat was sleeping out of sight. (Wait, sight doesn't rhyme with cat).
- The morning sun was warm and bright, / The cat was sleeping in the hat.
- She placed the hat upon the stand, / And fed the cat with trembling hand.
- The alley cat was lean and flat, / He glared at me and then he sat.
- I heard the chat of distant birds, / But the cat was hunting in the herds. (Wait, herds/birds, cat/chat). Let's fix:
- I heard the chat across the way, / The cat was sleeping through the day.
- The farmer's mat was old and torn, / Where the cat had rested since the morn.
- The brat was crying on the floor, / The cat ran quickly out the door.
- The rat was hiding in the wall, / The cat was waiting in the hall.
- The fat and lazy orange cat, / Curled up and slept upon the mat.
30 Original Song Lyric Examples
Modern, catchy lyric lines demonstrating how to rhyme with cat naturally.
"You wear your heart upon your hat, moving sneaky like a cat."
"Swinging heavy like a bat, prowling through the alley cat."
"Leave your troubles on the mat, come inside and pet the cat."
"You betrayed me like a rat, now you're prey for the cat."
"We wondered where the evening went, just watching where the cat sat."
"I just called to have a chat, sitting with my sleeping cat."
"Living large and getting fat, cool as an alley cat."
"Sleeping on a London flat, strumming guitars with the cat."
"Stop acting like a spoiled brat, you're wilder than a cat."
"Give yourself a little pat, just like you pet the cat."
"Annoying like a flying gnat, buzzing around the cat."
"Drowning in a vat, moving slow like a cat."
"Broken bed and a missing slat, sleeping with the barn cat."
"Showing off his brand new tat, petting the stray cat."
"Don't start a silly spat, we're cool like a cat."
"Switching up the audio format, moving sleek like a cat."
"I won't be treated like a doormat, prowling like an alley cat."
"Flipping through the air like an acrobat, nimble as a cat."
"Sipping tea like an aristocrat, high-class cat."
"Roaring like a bobcat, wilder than a house cat."
"Striking like a wildcat, untamed alley cat."
"Stop acting like a copycat, be your own kind of cat."
"Skip the boring chitchat, I'm an independent cat."
"I'm ready for the catch, moving fast like a cat."
"Never been a bad cat, I'm the best you've ever had cat."
"Jumping in the back of the cab, escaping like a cat."
"Flashing all that cash, acting like a fancy cat."
"Put a stamp on the map, prowl the world like a cat."
"Deep as a paper cut, sneaking like a cat."
"Swinging for the fence, baseball bat, running like a cat."
25 Original Rap & Hip-Hop Rhyme Examples
Family-friendly, rhythm-heavy bars demonstrating multi-syllable and internal rhymes.
Stepping in the room, feeling like a cat,
Always landing on my feet, grab a bat,
Never take a loss, I'm where it's at,
Leave 'em in the dust, tip my hat.
I'm the aristocrat, top tier cat,
Living in a mansion, sleeping on a mat,
No I don't do chitchat, cut the fat,
Running through the city, steady up at bat.
They acting like a brat, talking all that spat,
I ignore the noise, I'm a cool cat,
Watch me do a flip, I'm an acrobat,
Turn the format up, yeah I'm cool with that.
Move silent in the night, alley cat,
Chasing down the bag, catching every rat,
Don't step on my doormat, I push it back flat,
No gnat in my ear, I keep my focus fat.
Wild like a bobcat, tearing up the map,
You're a copycat, I'm the one who set the trap,
I just want the cash, put it in the bag,
Speeding in the cab, yeah I'm breaking out the slat.
Don't pat me on the back, I don't need a hand,
I'm a wild cat, ruling all the land,
Sweeping up the trash, taking out the bad,
Never been a rat, I'm the best you ever had.
I keep it one hundred, never flat,
Rolling with the band, yeah we're where it's at,
Strike like a match, light it up like a lamp,
Sneaking through the back, I'm the sly cat.
I'm a wildcat, prowling in the dark,
Listening to the chat in the city park,
I don't need a map, I know it by my heart,
Tear the mic apart, leave a mark, cat.
Got the tat on my arm, moving through the trap,
I'm the big cat, laying down the rap,
No chitchat, I cut 'em off flat,
I'm an acrobat with words, I'm where it's at.
Catch me if you can, I'm a mystery cat,
I don't need a man, I'm as independent as a cat,
Counting up my cash, filling up the bag,
Riding in the cab, with my baseball bat.
Sleek and fat, yeah the engine purr,
I'm the aristocrat, making it stir,
You're a brat, throwing a spat,
I'm the cat that's where it's at.
Stepping on the gas, stepping on the glass,
I'm a cat that's gonna last,
No mask, I show my face,
Winning every race, setting up the pace.
I don't need a map, I know the format,
I'm the cat that's chasing down the rat,
I got the cash in a brown paper bag,
No drag, just brag, watch me tag.
They try to catch me, I'm too fast,
I'm the cat that's built to last,
Wiping my feet on the doormat,
I'm a wildcat, yeah I'm a brat.
You're a copycat, I'm the boss,
I'm the cat, you're the loss,
I'm the acrobat on the track,
I'm the cat that's bringing it back.
Sitting in the flat, staring at the wall,
I'm the cat that's answering the call,
No time for chitchat, I'm making the plays,
Getting the cash and giving the praise.
Sharp as a tack, I'm a cat with a vision,
Making a decision, leaving you wishing,
I'm on the mat, I'm ready to wrestle,
I'm the cat with the golden medal.
I'm a cat in the alley, I'm a cat in the hall,
I'm the aristocrat, yeah I'm having a ball,
I don't need a hat, I don't need a bat,
I'm just doing me, I'm a cool cat.
Jumping over traps, dodging the bad,
I'm the cat that's chasing down the cash,
Taking a cab to the other side,
I'm the cat that's taking the ride.
I don't need a map, I follow my nose,
I'm the cat that's stepping on toes,
I'm the doormat for no man,
I'm a wildcat, doing what I can.
I got the tat, I got the style,
I'm the cat that's going the mile,
No chitchat, just action on the floor,
I'm the cat that's asking for more.
I'm the acrobat, flipping the script,
I'm the cat that's taking the trip,
I'm the aristocrat with the silver spoon,
I'm the cat that's howling at the moon.
I'm the bobcat, I'm the lynx,
I'm the cat that's fixing the kinks,
I don't need a vat to mix my drinks,
I'm the cat that's breaking the links.
I'm the cat with the pat, I'm the cat with the gnat,
I'm the cat that's wearing the hat,
I'm the cat that's swinging the bat,
I'm the cat that's where it's at.
I'm the cat that's leaving a mark,
I'm the cat that's prowling in the dark,
I'm the cat that's catching the rat,
I'm the cat that's tipping the hat.
Everyday Usage
How native speakers use rhymes in casual, daily life.
In daily conversation, exact rhymes are rarely used unless telling a joke or quoting a song. However, slant rhymes and rhythmic matches are used constantly to make speech sound natural and flowing.
- "The cat is sleeping on the mat again, I almost tripped."
- "Stop acting like a brat, you're as needy as this cat."
- "We had a quick chat about feeding the cat."
- "I need to grab a cab before the cat escapes out the door."
- "Don't leave trash out, or the stray cat will get into it."
Academic Usage
How to use rhymes in essays and research.
In academic writing, end rhymes are almost never used. However, rhythmic parallelism (using words with the same syllable count and suffix) is a powerful rhetorical device for concluding paragraphs.
- "The domestic cat is a descendant of the wild bobcat family."
- "Studying the behavior of the cat reveals an intricate format of survival instincts."
- "The aristocrat often kept a purebred cat as a status symbol."
- "The acrobatic prowess of the cat is well documented in biological research."
- "Historical chitchat often ignored the role of the alley cat in urban pest control."
Professional Usage
How to use rhymes in business and corporate settings.
In marketing and copywriting, slant rhymes and suffix matches are used to create memorable slogans and taglines. They make the language stick in the consumer's mind.
- "The coolest cat wears the best hat." (Clothing Brand)
- "Don't let your style fall flat. Be a cat." (Fashion Slogan)
- "From the street to the flat, keep your cat happy." (Pet Supply)
- "Cut the chitchat. Get the cat food that matters." (Pet Food Ad)
- "Pay with cash, get a cat tag in a flash." (Pet Accessories)
Easy Rhymes
Simple one-syllable words for early readers.
For elementary school students just learning phonics, sticking to simple, one-syllable words that share the short "a" sound and "t" ending is the best approach. These words are easy to spell, picture, and sound out.
Hat
Headwear
Bat
Flying animal
Mat
Floor covering
Rat
A rodent
Sat
Past tense of sit
Fat
Overweight
Flat
Level/smooth
Pat
A gentle tap
Longer Rhymes
Multi-syllable words for advanced writing.
Using multi-syllable rhymes shows a high level of skill in writing. These words match the ending stress and "-at" sound perfectly, creating a cascading, satisfying rhythm.
Acrobat (3 syllables)
ac-ro-bat. Perfect for agility and movement metaphors.
Aristocrat (4 syllables)
a-ris-to-crat. Great for themes of wealth and class.
Doormat (2 syllables)
door-mat. Used as a metaphor for being walked over.
Format (2 syllables)
for-mat. Good for tech or music industry contexts.
Copycat (3 syllables)
cop-y-cat. A literal rhyme for describing imitation.
Chitchat (2 syllables)
chat-chat. Great for dismissing casual talk.
Rhymes by Syllable
Categorized by beat count for rhythm matching.
Matching syllables helps maintain a steady meter in poetry and a steady beat in music. Here are rhymes broken down by their syllable count.
1-Syllable Rhymes
2-Syllable Rhymes
3+ Syllable Rhymes
Common Mistakes
Avoid these frequent rhyming pitfalls.
Trying to rhyme "cat" with "car."
✓ Use a word with a /æt/ ending like "hat" or "bat."
Explanation: "Cat" uses a short "a" (/æ/) and a "t" sound. "Car" has an "r" controlled vowel (/ɑːr/), which clashes completely.
Tip: Focus on the ending consonant. 'T' not 'R'.
Rhyming "cat" with "catch."
✓ Recognize that "catch" is a near rhyme, not a perfect rhyme.
Explanation: "Catch" ends in the /tʃ/ (ch) sound, while "cat" ends in /t/. They share the vowel, but not the ending consonant.
Tip: Use 'catch' for a near rhyme, but use 'hat' for a perfect rhyme.
Rhyming "cat" with "cap."
✓ Use "hat" or "mat" instead.
Explanation: "Cap" ends in a /p/ sound, not a /t/ sound. It is a near rhyme at best.
Tip: Ensure the final consonant is a sharp 't', not a 'p' or 'b'.
Mispronouncing "cat" to force a rhyme with "cot."
✓ Keep the standard pronunciation /kæt/ and accept "cot" as a slant rhyme.
Explanation: Some dialects merge these vowels, but in standard American English, "cat" (/æ/) and "cot" (/ɑː/) are distinct.
Tip: Let the rhyme fit the word. Slant rhymes are perfectly fine.
Rhyming "cat" with "kite."
✓ Use "bat" or "rat."
Explanation: "Kite" uses a long "i" (/aɪ/) diphthong, which sounds nothing like the short "a" in cat.
Tip: Stick to words with the short 'a' (/æ/) sound for the best rhymes.
Forgetting multi-syllable rhymes entirely.
✓ Use words like "acrobat" or "doormat."
Explanation: Because 'cat' has so many 1-syllable rhymes, writers forget about longer words. Multi-syllable rhymes show advanced skill.
Tip: Mix in an 'acrobat' or 'aristocrat' to surprise the reader.
Rhyming "cat" with "can't."
✓ Use "hat" or "bat."
Explanation: "Can't" ends in an /nt/ consonant cluster, adding an 'n' sound that breaks the perfect rhyme.
Tip: Listen for hidden consonants. 'Can't' has an 'n' before the 't'.
Placing the rhyming word in the middle of the line awkwardly.
✓ Place "cat" and its rhyme at the end of the line for maximum impact.
Explanation: End rhymes are the most recognizable. If you place "cat" in the middle, the reader might miss the rhyme entirely.
Tip: Structure your sentence so "cat" falls on the final beat.
Overusing "hat" because it's the most obvious perfect rhyme.
✓ Vary your rhymes using perfect (mat, rat, spat) and near (cash, bad, catch).
Explanation: If every stanza rhymes "cat" with "hat," the writing becomes repetitive and predictable.
Tip: Rotate between different types of rhymes to keep the writing fresh.
Rhyming "cat" with "cart."
✓ Use "bat" or "flat."
Explanation: "Cart" introduces an "r" sound before the "t," completely changing the vowel and the rhyme quality.
Tip: Avoid 'r-controlled' vowels when looking for perfect rhymes for 'cat'.
Correct vs. Incorrect Examples
Contextual usage comparisons.
Incorrect
The cat sat on the car.
Correct
The cat sat on the mat.
Incorrect
He wore a hat, and fed the catch.
Correct
He wore a hat, and fed the cat.
Incorrect
The fat cat wore a cap.
Correct
The fat cat wore a hat.
Incorrect
The brat chased the cat with a kite.
Correct
The brat chased the cat with a bat.
Incorrect
I saw a rat, and then I ran.
Correct
I saw a rat, and scared the cat.
Incorrect
We had a chat about the cart.
Correct
We had a chat about the cat.
Incorrect
The acrobat fell on the cab.
Correct
The acrobat landed next to the cat.
Incorrect
He left the doormat for the can't.
Correct
He left the doormat for the cat.
Incorrect
The aristocrat bought a new cot.
Correct
The aristocrat bought a new cat.
Incorrect
She gave the cat a gentle pat on the back.
Correct
She gave the cat a gentle pat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Does 'cat' have any perfect rhymes?
Yes, hundreds. The most common perfect rhymes include 'hat', 'bat', 'mat', 'rat', 'sat', 'chat', 'fat', 'flat', and 'pat'. They all share the /æt/ ending sound.
Why is it so easy to find words that rhyme with 'cat'?
It's easy because the short 'a' (/æ/) followed by the voiceless 't' (/t/) is one of the most common phonetic combinations (rimes) in the English language.
What is a slant rhyme, and can I use it for 'cat'?
A slant rhyme (or near rhyme) is when words share similar but not identical sounds. Yes, you can use them for 'cat'. Words like 'cut', 'kit', and 'cot' are excellent slant rhymes.
Can I rhyme 'cat' with the word 'catch'?
Yes, but it is a near rhyme, not a perfect rhyme. 'Catch' ends in a 'ch' (/tʃ/) sound instead of a 't' (/t/). It works beautifully in modern songwriting, but shouldn't be categorized as a perfect rhyme.
Do 'cat' and 'car' rhyme?
No. They are 'visual rhymes' because they start with the same letter, but 'car' has an 'r' controlled vowel (/ɑːr/) which clashes heavily with the short 'a' in 'cat'.
What are the best words to rhyme with 'cat' in a song?
In songwriting, vowel sounds matter most. Good choices include 'hat', 'bat', 'mat', 'flat', and 'chat'. For multi-syllable rhymes, try 'acrobat', 'doormat', or 'aristocrat'.
Is 'hat' the only perfect rhyme?
No, there are dozens. 'Bat', 'mat', 'rat', 'sat', 'fat', 'flat', 'brat', 'pat', 'gnat', 'vat', 'slat', 'tat', and 'spat' are all perfect rhymes.
What is an internal rhyme, and how does it apply to 'cat'?
An internal rhyme is when a word in the middle of a line rhymes with a word at the end of the line. For example: 'The fat cat sat on the mat.' Here, 'fat' and 'sat' create internal rhymes with 'cat' and 'mat'.
Can I change the pronunciation of 'cat' to make it rhyme?
It is highly discouraged. Altering the pronunciation (like saying 'cot' to rhyme with 'cot') usually comes across as amateurish. It is better to use a slant rhyme than to force a perfect one with bad diction.
What is the difference between a near rhyme and a perfect rhyme?
A perfect rhyme matches the entire vowel and ending consonant sound exactly (e.g., cat / hat). A near rhyme shares the vowel sound but ends in a different consonant (e.g., cat / catch).
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