Words that rhyme with defies
Top rhymes for defies
guys, eyes, size and otherwise
252 common words rhyme with defies. The most common are guys, eyes, size and otherwise.
Perfect rhymes for defies
1 syllable
2 syllables
3 syllables
- otherwise
- realize
- exercise
- recognize
- enterprise
- realise
- compromise
- organize
- merchandise
- recognise
- analyze
- minimize
- utilize
- butterflies
- emphasize
- advertise
- criticize
- maximize
- occupies
- stabilize
- authorize
- qualifies
- optimize
- supervise
- signifies
- specialize
- customize
- visualize
- legalize
- specifies
- justifies
- summarize
- memorize
- satisfies
- mobilize
- socialize
- neutralize
- jeopardize
- sympathize
- symbolize
- modernize
- improvise
- normalize
- testifies
- clarifies
- synthesize
- subsidize
- finalize
- fireflies
- publicize
- simplifies
- classifies
- fantasize
- monetize
- terrorize
- colonize
- empathize
- energize
- scrutinize
- modifies
- penalize
- notifies
- patronize
- standardize
- synchronize
- terrifies
- oversize
- underlies
- harmonize
- paralyze
- sterilize
- amplifies
- demonize
- fertilize
- equalize
- verifies
- certifies
- multiplies
- privatize
- hypnotize
- theorize
- localize
- catalyze
- lullabies
- idolize
- formalize
- vaporize
- glorifies
- unionize
- humanize
- centralize
- sanitize
- oxidize
- crystallize
- galvanize
- itemize
- magnifies
- dramatize
- nationalize
- digitize
- alibis
- typifies
- polarize
- verbalize
- stigmatize
- televise
- euthanize
- vandalize
- nullifies
- agonize
- pulverize
- plagiarize
- ratifies
- traumatize
- idealize
- satirize
- pressurize
- sensitize
- civilize
- immunize
- vocalize
- circumcise
- naturalize
- brutalize
- mesmerize
4 syllables
- apologize
- identifies
- apologise
- capitalize
- characterize
- prioritize
- intensifies
- categorize
- exemplifies
- generalize
- rationalize
- revitalize
- destabilize
- reorganize
- familiarize
- legitimize
- personalize
- conceptualize
- antagonize
- criminalize
- internalize
- solidifies
- hypothesize
- monopolize
- metabolize
- popularize
- initialize
- commercialize
- marginalize
- immobilize
- disqualifies
- romanticize
- disenfranchise
- evangelize
- politicize
- personifies
- demoralize
- accessorize
- decentralize
- liberalize
- democratize
- cannibalize
- trivialize
- radicalize
- reauthorize
- actualize
- epitomize
- proselytize
- metastasize
- economize
5 syllables
- materialize
- revolutionize
- memorialize
- decriminalize
- compartmentalize
- industrialize
6 syllables
- institutionalize
Show 106 rare words
- samurais
- ionize
- codifies
- apprise
- randomize
- hybridize
- hydrolyze
- outcries
- canonize
- pries
- militarize
- desensitize
- amortize
- glamorize
- mystifies
- standbys
- ostracize
- homogenize
- serialize
- fraternize
- hospitalize
- professionalize
- tantalize
- caramelize
- moralize
- overemphasize
- sensationalize
- propagandize
- eulogize
- polymerize
- demobilize
- recapitalize
- internationalize
- scandalize
- alphabetize
- enfranchise
- globalize
- deputize
- burglarize
- sidewise
- incise
- mechanize
- alkalies
- demilitarize
- tranquilize
- bise
- colorize
- electrifies
- editorialize
- miniaturize
- federalize
- rectifies
- aggrandize
- gratifies
- pasteurize
- winterize
- lionize
- computerize
- disorganize
- stylize
- westernize
- preoccupies
- fossilize
- mineralize
- mischaracterize
- depressurize
- emprise
- collectivize
- urbanize
- circularize
- fictionalize
- gadflies
- reemphasize
- balkanize
- securitize
- rhapsodize
- temporize
- depersonalize
- anglicize
- carbonize
- misidentifies
- reanalyze
- misapplies
- womanize
- collateralize
- acidifies
- aluminize
- annualize
- bigeyes
- communize
- containerize
- creolize
- deinstitutionalize
- denationalize
- departmentalize
- ghettoize
- heroize
- ironize
- motorize
- potpies
- regionalize
- renationalize
- rubberize
- soliloquize
- suburbanize
- underutilize
Near rhymes for defies
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- live
- five
- drive
- alive
- survive
- arrive
- dive
- archive
- thrive
- strive
- revive
- derive
- hive
- deprive
- overdrive
- jive
- vive
- beehive
- tithe
- blithe
- lithe
- nosedive
- contrive
- i
- by
- my
- why
- life
- high
- times
- try
- guy
- nice
- buy
- sometimes
- price
- wife
- lives
- die
- eye
How defies sounds
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfaɪz/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2 (de-FIES) |
| Stress pattern | da-DUM |
| Rhyme sound | -aɪz |
Defies has two syllables, with the stress on the second. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with defies?
- The most common rhymes for defies are guys, eyes, size, otherwise, realize and rise.
- How many words rhyme with defies?
- We found 252 common perfect rhymes and 106 rarer words for defies, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in defies?
- Defies has two syllables, with the stress on the second.