Rhyming WordsRhyming Words API

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Word Rhymes is a simple tool for getting word rhymes. It returns a list of rhyming words.

The Rhyming Words API provides reliable and fast access to rhyming words data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.

To use Rhyming Words, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

GET Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes

Code Examples

Here are examples of how to call the Rhyming Words API in different programming languages:

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Node.js (Native HTTPS)
const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
};

const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30', options, (res) => {
  let data = '';
  res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
  res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});

req.end();
PHP (cURL)
<?php

$ch = curl_init();

curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'GET');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type: application/json'
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);

?>
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Ruby (Net::HTTP)
require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true

request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'

response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))
C# (HttpClient)
using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        using var client = new HttpClient();
        client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here");

        var response = await client.GetAsync("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/wordrhymes?word=blue&limit=30");
        response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();

        var responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
        Console.WriteLine(responseBody);
    }
}

Authentication

The Rhyming Words API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the Rhyming Words API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for the Rhyming Words API:

Some Rhyming Words parameters marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing

Get Rhyming Words

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
wordstringrequired
The word for which you want to get rhyming words
-blue
limitPremiumintegeroptional
Limit the number of word rhymes returned
Range: 1 - 100
1030

Response

The Rhyming Words API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats:

Example Responses

JSON Response
200 OK
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "word": "blue",
    "rhymeCount": 10,
    "rhymes": [
      "deblois",
      "ballou",
      "bellew",
      "carilou",
      "chaloux",
      "clue",
      "flew",
      "flu",
      "flue",
      "glew"
    ]
  }
}
XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <word>blue</word>
    <rhymeCount>10</rhymeCount>
    <rhymes>
      <rhyme>deblois</rhyme>
      <rhyme>ballou</rhyme>
      <rhyme>bellew</rhyme>
      <rhyme>carilou</rhyme>
      <rhyme>chaloux</rhyme>
      <rhyme>clue</rhyme>
      <rhyme>flew</rhyme>
      <rhyme>flu</rhyme>
      <rhyme>flue</rhyme>
      <rhyme>glew</rhyme>
    </rhymes>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  word: blue
  rhymeCount: 10
  rhymes:
    - deblois
    - ballou
    - bellew
    - carilou
    - chaloux
    - clue
    - flew
    - flu
    - flue
    - glew
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
wordblue
rhymeCount10
rhymes[deblois,ballou,bellew,carilou,chaloux,clue,flew,flu,flue,glew]

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
wordstring"blue"The original word rhymes were found for
rhymeCountnumber10Total count of rhyming words found
rhymesarray["deblois", ...]Array of words that rhyme with input word

Headers

Required and optional headers for Rhyming Words API requests:

Header NameRequiredExample ValueDescription
X-API-Keyrequiredyour_api_key_hereYour APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys.
Acceptoptionalapplication/jsonSpecify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml
User-AgentoptionalMyApp/1.0Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes
X-Request-IDoptionalreq_123456789Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests
Cache-Controloptionalno-cacheControl caching behavior for the request and response

Learn more about request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access Rhyming Words through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the rhyming words data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test Rhyming Words in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  wordrhymes(
    input: {
      word: "blue"
      limit: 30
    }
  ) {
    word
    rhymeCount
    rhymes
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The Rhyming Words API supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) with wildcard configuration, allowing you to call Rhyming Words directly from browser-based applications without proxy servers.

CORS HeaderValueDescription
Access-Control-Allow-Origin*Accepts requests from any origin
Access-Control-Allow-Methods*Accepts any HTTP method
Access-Control-Allow-Headers*Accepts any request headers

Browser Usage: You can call Rhyming Words directly from JavaScript running in the browser without encountering CORS errors. No proxy server or additional configuration needed.

Learn more about CORS support →

Rate Limiting

Rhyming Words API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. These limits ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all Rhyming Words users.

PlanRate LimitDescription
Free5 requests/minHard rate limit enforced - exceeding will return 429 errors
StarterNo LimitProduction ready - standard traffic priority
ProNo LimitProduction ready - preferred traffic priority
MegaNo LimitProduction ready - highest traffic priority

Learn more about rate limiting →

Rate Limit Headers

When rate limits apply, each Rhyming Words response includes headers to help you track your usage:

HeaderDescription
X-RateLimit-LimitMaximum number of requests allowed per time window
X-RateLimit-RemainingNumber of requests remaining in the current window
X-RateLimit-ResetUnix timestamp when the rate limit window resets

Handling Rate Limits

Free Plan: When you exceed your rate limit, Rhyming Words returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code. Your application should implement appropriate backoff logic to handle this gracefully.

Paid Plans: No rate limiting or throttling applied. All paid plans (Starter, Pro, Mega) are production-ready.

Best Practices for Rhyming Words:

  • Monitor the rate limit headers to track your Rhyming Words usage (Free plan only)
  • Cache rhyming words responses where appropriate to reduce API calls
  • Upgrade to Pro or Mega for guaranteed no-throttle Rhyming Words performance

Note: Rhyming Words rate limits are separate from credit consumption. You may have credits remaining but still hit rate limits when using Rhyming Words on Free tier.

Error Codes

The Rhyming Words API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:

CodeMessageDescriptionSolution
200OKRequest successful, data returnedNo action needed - request was successful
400Bad RequestInvalid request parameters or malformed requestCheck required parameters and ensure values match expected formats
401UnauthorizedMissing or invalid API keyInclude x-api-key header with valid API key from dashboard
403ForbiddenAPI key lacks permission or insufficient creditsCheck credit balance in dashboard or upgrade plan
429Too Many RequestsRate limit exceeded (Free: 5 req/min)Implement request throttling or upgrade to paid plan
500Internal Server ErrorServer error occurredRetry request after a few seconds, contact support if persists
503Service UnavailableAPI temporarily unavailableWait and retry, check status page for maintenance updates

Learn more about error handling →

Need help? Contact support with your X-Request-ID for assistance.

Integrate Rhyming Words with SDKs

Get started quickly with official Rhyming Words SDKs for your preferred language. Each library handles authentication, request formatting, and error handling automatically.

Available for Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, and Android/Java. All SDKs are open source and regularly updated.

Integrate Rhyming Words with No-Code API Tools

Connect the Rhyming Words API to your favorite automation platform without writing code. Build workflows that leverage rhyming words data across thousands of apps.

All platforms use your same API key to access Rhyming Words. Visit our integrations hub for step-by-step setup guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Rhyming Words?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for Rhyming Words and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does Rhyming Words cost?

Each successful Rhyming Words API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful rhyming words lookups.

Can I use Rhyming Words in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Rhyming Words, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use Rhyming Words from a browser?
Yes! The Rhyming Words API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my Rhyming Words credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, Rhyming Words API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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