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What rhymes with te? Test your ear with a quick rhyme quiz

Quick, free quiz to spot te rhyming words. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Terrel YehUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This quiz helps you spot words that rhyme with te and tell true rhymes from close sounds. Practice listening for endings, get instant feedback, and build stronger lines for poems or lyrics. For more word play, try the alliteration quiz, test roots with a root word quiz, or sharpen meanings in a word meaning quiz.

Which word rhymes with 'test'?
lamp
apple
book
nest
"Nest" and "test" share the same vowel and ending consonant sounds, making them perfect rhymes. Both words end in the phoneme /?st/, which matches the rhyme pattern of 'test'. Perfect rhymes require identical stressed vowel and subsequent consonant sounds. For more on perfect rhymes see .
Which of these words does NOT rhyme with 'test'?
best
vest
rest
cost
"Cost" ends with the /?st/ sound, which differs from the /?st/ sound in 'test'. The others - rest, vest, and best - all share the /?st/ ending and thus rhyme with 'test'. Spotting non-rhymes helps sharpen your ear for subtle vowel differences. You can read more about rhyme recognition at .
Identify the word that rhymes with 'test':
window
dog
car
chest
"Chest" ends in the same consonant-vowel-consonant pattern /t??st/ as 'test' (/t?st/), differing only by the initial consonant cluster. Perfect rhymes align on the stressed vowel and all following sounds. The other options have completely different endings. For more on rhyme patterns, see .
Choose the rhyme for 'test' that begins with R:
cast
past
fast
rest
"Rest" and 'test' both end with the /?st/ sound, making them perfect rhymes despite different initial consonants. The other options end with /æst/ or /??st/, which do not match the vowel and final consonant of 'test'. Finding rhymes often hinges on matching those final stressed sounds. Learn more about stress and rhyme at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and means 'to leave idle'?
jest
quest
rest
fest
"Rest" means to pause or leave idle and rhymes with 'test' because both end in /?st/. 'Jest' is a joke, 'fest' is a festival, and 'quest' is a search, so their meanings differ. Rhymes can share sound patterns but not meaning. See more on homophones and rhymes at .
Which of the following single-syllable words rhymes with 'test'?
mouse
pest
cost
cat
"Pest" ends with the /?st/ sound just like 'test', making it a perfect rhyme. 'Cost' ends with /?st/, which differs in vowel, and the others end with completely different sounds. Single-syllable rhymes are easier to spot because they hinge on that final sound. For tips on rhyming, check .
Select the word that rhymes with 'test' and is associated with enjoyment:
best
rest
zest
pest
"Zest" refers to enthusiasm or energy for life and ends with the /?st/ sound, matching 'test'. 'Rest', 'best', and 'pest' rhyme but have different meanings, so they aren't associated with enjoyment in the same way. Rhyme and semantics often intersect in poetry. Read more at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and refers to a joke?
nest
vest
jest
guest
"Jest" means a joke or witty remark and rhymes perfectly with 'test' (/d??st/ vs. /t?st/). 'Nest', 'guest', and 'vest' rhyme but have unrelated meanings. Distinguishing rhyme from meaning is key in rhyme quizzes. For more, see .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and means a festival or gathering?
zest
best
fest
guest
"Fest" is short for festival and shares the /?st/ ending with 'test', making it a rhyme. 'Guest', 'zest', and 'best' rhyme but do not mean a festival. Matching rhyme sounds with correct definitions tests both phonetic and semantic skills. More on festival etymology at .
Find the word that rhymes with 'test' and means 'to struggle violently for control':
pest
wrest
west
rest
"Wrest" means to forcibly twist or pull away and rhymes perfectly with 'test' (/r?st/). 'West', 'rest', and 'pest' rhyme as well but have different meanings. Homophones like 'rest' and 'wrest' can trip up rhyme identification. See more at .
Which of the following words rhymes with 'test' and starts with 'qu'?
chest
quest
crest
guest
"Quest" (/kw?st/) rhymes with 'test' (/t?st/) because they share the same stressed vowel and ending consonant cluster. 'Guest', 'crest', and 'chest' also rhyme but do not start with 'qu'. Prefix identification combined with rhyme recognition makes this question trickier. Reference at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and is a component of clothing?
pest
guest
vest
chest
"Vest" rhymes with 'test' (/v?st/ vs. /t?st/) and refers to a garment. 'Pest', 'guest', and 'chest' rhyme but are unrelated to clothing. Recognizing thematic relevance alongside rhyme is key in more challenging quizzes. More on clothing terms at .
Which of the following words rhymes with 'test' and means 'visitor'?
pest
guest
best
nest
"Guest" (/??st/) rhymes perfectly with 'test' (/t?st/) and means a visitor. 'Nest', 'pest', and 'best' rhyme but have unrelated meanings. Medium-level items often combine rhyme with vocabulary knowledge. See usage at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and means 'most excellent'?
rest
pest
best
jest
"Best" rhymes with 'test' (/b?st/ vs. /t?st/) and means 'most excellent'. 'Rest', 'jest', and 'pest' rhyme but do not carry the 'highest quality' meaning. Combining rhyme with semantics increases difficulty. See more at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and refers to the direction opposite east?
zest
best
west
rest
"West" (/w?st/) rhymes with 'test' (/t?st/) and denotes the cardinal direction opposite east. 'Rest', 'zest', and 'best' rhyme but refer to different concepts. Directional terms plus rhyme make this moderately challenging. More at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and refers to a protective storage box for valuables?
chest
nest
rest
fest
"Chest" (/t??st/) rhymes with 'test' and is a box for storing items. 'Fest', 'nest', and 'rest' rhyme but have different meanings. Matching specialized definitions and rhyme adds to medium difficulty. See .
Which two-syllable word rhymes with 'test' and means 'to hate intensely'?
contest
detest
digest
protest
"Detest" (/d??t?st/) ends with the same stressed vowel and consonant cluster as 'test' and means 'to hate'. 'Protest', 'contest', and 'digest' also rhyme but mean 'express objection', 'competition', and 'break down food', respectively. Two-syllable rhymes deepen complexity. More at .
Identify the two-syllable word that rhymes with 'test' and means 'to publicly object':
protest
digest
detest
harvest
"Protest" (/?pro?t?st/) rhymes with 'test' and means to object publicly. 'Detest' means to hate, 'digest' means to break down, and 'harvest' refers to gathering crops. Multi-syllabic rhymes test advanced phonetic awareness. See .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and refers to the top of a hill or family emblem?
crest
west
chest
pest
"Crest" (/kr?st/) rhymes with 'test' and can mean a hilltop or heraldic badge. 'Chest' is a box, 'west' is a direction, and 'pest' is an irritant. Hard questions often require precise definitions alongside rhyme. More on heraldry at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and means 'to twist or yank away by force'?
nest
wrest
vest
rest
"Wrest" (/r?st/) rhymes with 'test' and means to pull away forcefully. 'Rest', 'nest', and 'vest' rhyme but have different meanings. Hard-level items often include less-common verbs to increase challenge. See more at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and is used to describe the act of ingesting food?
arrest
digest
invest
contest
"Digest" (/da??d??st/) ends in /d??st/, which rhymes with 'test' (/t?st/), and means to process food. 'Contest', 'arrest', and 'invest' rhyme but refer to competition, detention, and funding, respectively. Two-syllable rhymes with different initial sounds add difficulty. More on digestion at .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and means 'to propose an idea'?
manifest
protest
digest
suggest
"Suggest" (/s??d??st/) rhymes with 'test' and means to offer an idea. 'Protest', 'digest', and 'manifest' rhyme but mean 'object publicly', 'break down', and 'display', respectively. Hard items often test recognition of multi-syllabic rhymes. For more, see .
Which word rhymes with 'test' and means 'to formally ask for something'?
detest
protest
request
arrest
"Request" (/r??kw?st/) rhymes with 'test' and means to ask formally. 'Protest', 'detest', and 'arrest' rhyme but mean 'object publicly', 'hate', and 'detain', respectively. Recognizing subtle stress patterns makes this challenging. More at .
Which word looks like it rhymes with 'test' but does NOT when spoken?
rest
beast
chest
quest
Although 'beast' ends in '-east', it is pronounced /bi?st/, which does not share the /?st/ sound of 'test'. 'Chest', 'rest', and 'quest' all rhyme with 'test'. Identifying eye rhymes versus perfect rhymes is an expert skill. Learn more at .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify words that rhyme with test -

    Recognize and list common words that rhyme with test, such as best, guest, and chest.

  2. Analyze rhyme patterns -

    Examine vowel and consonant combinations in test rhyme words to understand the mechanics behind perfect rhymes.

  3. Apply rhyming techniques in writing -

    Use test rhyming words to craft engaging lines, couplets, or short poems that sharpen your creative writing muscles.

  4. Enhance your poetic ear -

    Practice attentive listening to spot subtle sound matches in everyday speech and improve your ability to hear rhymes with test.

  5. Expand your vocabulary with test rhyme words -

    Discover new words and synonyms that rhyme with test to diversify your wordplay and boost your poetic repertoire.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Understanding Perfect Rhyme Fundamentals -

    Perfect rhymes share the final stressed vowel and all following sounds, so "test" (/tɛst/) rhymes flawlessly with "chest" and "rest." According to the Linguistic Society of America, ensuring both vowel and consonant matches solidifies perfect rhyme recognition. Practice by saying pairs out loud to train your ear!

  2. Mastering the /ɛst/ Pattern in IPA -

    In International Phonetic Alphabet notation, "test" is transcribed as /tɛst/, highlighting the open-mid front unrounded vowel /ɛ/ followed by the consonant cluster /st/. Cambridge University's phonetics department recommends practicing minimal pairs like "test" and "vest" to fine-tune phoneme distinction. Visualizing symbols on a chart can boost memory - try circling /ɛst/ on a printed IPA chart!

  3. Leveraging Rhyme Dictionaries and Tools -

    Online resources like RhymeZone and Merriam-Webster's rhyming dictionary list over 20 words that rhyme with test, from "best" to "zest." Studies at Duke University show that combining digital tools with active writing exercises increases rhyme recall by 30%. Bookmark your favorite site and challenge yourself to find new test rhymes weekly!

  4. Grouping by Onset Consonants -

    Create word families by swapping out the initial consonant before "-est" - for example, "best," "jest," "nest," "pest," and "vest." A mnemonic like "Big Jesse Never Plays Violins" (B-J-N-P-V) can help you remember key starters. This clustering technique is endorsed by the National Writing Project to reinforce pattern recognition in poetry.

  5. Distinguishing Perfect vs. Slant Rhymes -

    Slant rhymes share either the vowel or consonant sound but not both, so "test" slants with "taste" (/teɪst/) or "text" (/tɛkst/). According to Oxford University's guide on rhyme, identifying these subtle differences enriches poetic texture. Next time, label each rhyme in your poem as perfect or slant to sharpen your analytical ear!

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