What rhymes with "shape"?
6 rhymes · ends in -ape
Every word below ends with the same "-ape" sound as "shape". Say them out loud together first — hearing the pattern matters more than seeing it at this stage.
Rhymes for "shape"
- cape
- gape
- tape
- drape
- grape
- scrape
Turn the rhymes into reading
- Say "shape" and one rhyme. Ask: do those sound the same at the end?
- Say "shape" and a word that doesn't rhyme, so they hear the difference.
- Now write "-ape" and change only the first letter.
- Read the new words. Your child is reading, not memorising.
Common questions
What rhymes with "shape"?
cape, gape, tape, drape, grape, scrape — 6 words in total. They all end with the "-ape" sound.
Why do these words rhyme with "shape"?
Because everything from the vowel onwards is identical: "-ape". Only the sound at the start changes, which is exactly what makes rhyme families so useful for teaching reading.
How can I use "shape" rhymes to teach reading?
Say the rhymes out loud before showing them written down. Once your child can hear the pattern, write "-ape" and swap the first letter — they will read the whole set almost instantly.
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