Words that rhyme with least
rhymes on -eest
The best rhymes for “least” are east, beast, priest and yeast, with longer ones like released, increased and southeast. Below: 6 one-syllable rhymes, 8 longer words, 5 phrases and 80 near rhymes, most common first.
One-syllable rhymes for “least”
Words that end on the exact sound of “least” (-eest), from the stressed vowel on. Most common first.
Longer words that rhyme with “least”
Perfect rhymes of two or more syllables, for longer line endings.
Phrases that rhyme with “least”
Multi-word endings, for a whole line ending or a set-up rhyme.
Near rhymes for “least”
Slant rhymes: the same vowel sound with different consonants. Less exact, and often more natural in a song.
Questions about rhymes for “least”
- What rhymes with least?
- East, beast, priest, yeast, feast and fleeced rhyme with least. Longer rhymes include released, increased, southeast and northeast. Phrases that end on the same sound include “about east”, “of the beast” and “star in the east”.
- How many syllables are in least?
- Least has 1 syllable. The rhyme falls on the sound “-eest”.
- What are near rhymes for least?
- Near (slant) rhymes share the vowel sound but not every consonant: be, we, free, he, see and here. Songs use them all the time.
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