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Words that rhyme with self

rhymes on -elf1 syllable

The best rhymes for “self” are shelf and elf, with longer ones like yourself, itself and himself. Below: 2 one-syllable rhymes, 10 longer words, 26 phrases and 80 near rhymes, most common first.

One-syllable rhymes for “self”

Words that end on the exact sound of “self” (-elf), from the stressed vowel on. Most common first.

Longer words that rhyme with “self”

Perfect rhymes of two or more syllables, for longer line endings.

Phrases that rhyme with “self”

Multi-word endings, for a whole line ending or a set-up rhyme.

Near rhymes for “self”

Slant rhymes: the same vowel sound with different consonants. Less exact, and often more natural in a song.

Questions about rhymes for “self”

What rhymes with self?
Shelf and elf rhyme with self. Longer rhymes include yourself, itself, himself and myself. Phrases that end on the same sound include “please yourself”, “love yourself” and “know myself”.
How many syllables are in self?
Self has 1 syllable. The rhyme falls on the sound “-elf”.
What are near rhymes for self?
Near (slant) rhymes share the vowel sound but not every consonant: their, there, when, web, help and get. Songs use them all the time.

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