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What Rhymes with Platypus?

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Many words rhyme with "platypus," encompassing a range of terms from common nouns to scientific classifications.

Exploring Rhymes for "Platypus"

The distinct "-pus" ending sound of "platypus" creates its characteristic rhyme. Words that perfectly rhyme with "platypus" share this same final sound. These rhymes can vary significantly in their length and origin. Below is a comprehensive list of words that rhyme with "platypus," organized by their syllable count for clarity.

Rhyming Words by Syllable Count

Syllable Count Rhyming Words
One Syllable puss
Two Syllables blunderbuss, bradypus, dasypus, octopus, sea puss, xenopus, -anthropus
Three Syllables ailuropus, javanthropus, paranthropus, proanthropus, sinanthropus
Four Syllables blue-ringed octopus, duckbill platypuss, eoanthropus, paleanthropus, pithecanthropus

These words offer a diverse set of options for rhyming, from the simple and straightforward "puss" to more specialized and scientific terms like "pithecanthropus" or "xenopus."