Syllable Count
1 Syllable Words200+ words sorted by frequency
Single-syllable words that hit directly on the beat. Essential building blocks for every lyricist.
1syllable
a8 words
b8 words
c7 words
d9 words
f12 words
g7 words
h15 words
j1 words
l12 words
m13 words
n7 words
o9 words
r2 words
s19 words
t26 words
the1 syllableto1 syllablethat1 syllablethis1 syllablethey1 syllabletheir1 syllablethere1 syllablethan1 syllablethem1 syllabletime1 syllabletwo1 syllablethese1 syllablethen1 syllablethrough1 syllabletoo1 syllablethose1 syllabletake1 syllablethree1 syllablethought1 syllablethink1 syllabletook1 syllabletold1 syllablethough1 syllablethings1 syllablething1 syllableturned1 syllable
w20 words
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some common 1-syllable words?
Common 1-syllable words include the, of, and, to, a, in. These are sorted by how frequently they appear in English text.
Why are 1-syllable words useful in songwriting?
Single-syllable words hit directly on a beat with no trailing syllables. They create punchy, emphatic lines and are the building blocks of rhythmic patterns in rap and pop songwriting.
How do I find rhymes for 1-syllable words?
Click any word in the list above to open its full rhyme page. You will see perfect rhymes, near rhymes, and related words — all filterable by syllable count so you can find other 1-syllable matches.
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