Words With No Rhyme
1 / 15Some English words famously have no perfect rhyme. Can you identify these linguistic loners and separate fact from fiction?
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Which of these words is commonly cited as having no perfect rhyme in English?
About Words With No Rhyme
Words With No Rhyme is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Some English words famously have no perfect rhyme. Can you identify these linguistic loners and separate fact from fiction? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which of these words is commonly cited as having no perfect rhyme in English?
Answer: Purple
2. The word 'orange' is famous for having no perfect rhyme. Which obscure word actually does rhyme with it?
Answer: Sporange
3. Which common month name has no perfect rhyme in standard English?
Answer: Month
4. What is the term for a word that has no perfect rhyme?
Answer: Orphan word
5. Which of these words is generally considered to have no perfect rhyme?
Answer: Silver
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Words With No Rhyme?
Words With No Rhyme has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Words With No Rhyme free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Words With No Rhyme — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Words With No Rhyme take?
Most players finish Words With No Rhyme in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Words With No Rhyme?
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