Things You'll Need:
- access to the internet
- speakers or headphones (optional)
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Step 1
Decide what word in your poem that you want to find a rhyme for. Then, use a search engine such as Google, enter "rhyming dictionary," and see what comes up. Select one or more sites that appeal to you, and open each one in a different tab or window. You may want to compare what words the different rhyming dictionaries present to you before you select a word for your poem.
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Step 2
Let's use the word "sweet" as an example. I tried Poetry.com (see reference below) and typed the word into the search box. The dictionary offered words of one syllable and longer for "sweet," including some short phrases.
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Step 3
I tried a another online rhyming dictionary at WikiRhymer, which is geared more towards songwriters. Using the word "sweet" again, I got a pure rhymes, near rhymes, and a list of phrases.
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Step 4
Now comes the hard part -- select something that appeals to you or fits your poem. If you have any doubts about how the word sounds, check a speaking dictionary that pronounces the word so you can make sure it does rhyme with your word. Have fun!
