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Words that rhyme with away
Away ends in the stressed /eɪ/ sound (uh-WAY). Perfect rhymes match that ending sound, even when their spellings differ.
Perfect rhymes for away
- day
- say
- stay
- play
- gray
- way
- bay
- pray
- delay
- display
- replay
- convey
- array
- betray
- today
Near rhymes and phrase ideas
- fade (near rhyme: final /d/ changes the ending)
- escape (near rhyme: ends in a /p/ sound)
- fade away (phrase ending in a perfect rhyme)
- break away (phrase ending in a perfect rhyme)
- far away (phrase ending in a perfect rhyme)
A phrase like “fade away” rhymes with “away” because it ends with the same word. For a more interesting multiword rhyme, compare full sound patterns across phrases, such as “a day” and “the way.”
Original lyric example with “away”
I watched the sunlight slip to gray / Kept what I learned and walked away. I used to think I had to stay / Now I can choose a different way.
This is an original demonstration, not a quotation from an existing song.
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Open the Versesaurus rhyme finder for away ↗More rhyme pages: blue · day · dream · fire · heart · home · life · light · love · night · orange · purple · time ·
How to rhyme with “away”
Say it aloud: uh-WAY. The stressed ending sounds like “way.” In longer phrases, listen for the final stressed vowel and consonants.
Songwriting idea
For a hook, compare “walk away” with “find a way.” For more variety, use “delay,” “convey,” or “betray” instead of repeating “away” at the end of every line.
Quick question
Do rhymes have to be spelled alike? No. Rhymes are based on sounds, especially the stressed vowel and what follows it. Pronunciation can vary by accent.
Use these rhymes in your lyrics
Choose rhymes that fit your meaning and sound natural when spoken. For more complex sound patterns, explore our internal rhyme examples and multisyllabic rhyme guide.
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