Here's why:
* Pronunciation: "Pale" rhymes with words like "tail" and "sail", where the "a" sound is short and unstressed.
* "P" Sound: There aren't many common words with "p" at the beginning that have a similar short "a" sound.
However, you could consider near rhymes or slant rhymes, which don't sound exactly the same but have a similar enough sound to work in poetry or creative writing. Some possibilities include:
* "pail" (a bucket)
* "plane" (an aircraft)
* "pain" (a feeling of discomfort)
Ultimately, the best word to use depends on the context of your writing.