Words That Rhyme with
cakes
A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
19 rhymes 5 letters

Found 19 Rhymes for Cakes

Words that sound similar to cakes:

takes
stakes
mistakesmakes
undertakes
jakes
breaks
snakes
rakes
snowflakes
headaches
strakes
sweepstakes
brakes
shakes
flakes
aches
fakes
pancakes

5 of these 19 words have its own rhyme network. Click any highlighted word to explore its rhymes. The others are shown for reference.

All Definitions for Cakes

Below are all the dictionary definitions of cakes:

1A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
2A small mass of baked dough, especially a thin loaf from unleavened dough.
3A thin wafer-shaped mass of fried batter
4A griddlecake or pancake.
5Money.
6A pair of buttocks, especially one that is exceptionally plump or full.
7A block of any various dense materials.
8Coat (something) with a crust of solid material.
9To form into a cake, or mass.
10Of blood or other liquid, to dry out and become hard.
11A multishot fireworks assembly comprising several tubes, each with a fireworks effect, lit by a single fuse.
12Used to describe the doctrine of having one's cake and eating it too.
13A foolish person.
14Ellipsis of piece of cake: a trivially easy task or responsibility. [(idiomatic) A job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.]

Writing Tips

  • Use rhymes to add rhythm and musicality to poetry and lyrics.
  • Near rhymes can be effective when perfect rhymes feel forced.
  • Consider syllable count when matching rhymes for meter.
  • Internal rhymes add complexity without predictable end-rhyme patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions

What words rhyme with cakes?

Words like takes, stakes, mistakes, makes, undertakes rhyme with cakes. These words share similar ending sounds and can be used to create rhythm in poetry and songs.

How many rhymes does cakes have?

We have identified 19 rhymes for cakes in our database. English has many words with similar ending sounds.

Can I use these rhymes in songwriting?

Most rhymes listed here are suitable for songwriting and poetry. Consider syllable count and stress pattern for the best musical fit.

About rhymes for cakes

Finding the right rhyme for cakes helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.", cakes has 19 words that share its ending sound pattern.

Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Takes is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Stakes works well in formal or poetic contexts. Mistakes is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.

When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for cakes, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.