155+ Words that rhyme with african

African is a 3-syllable word with 155 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bacon, token, waken. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of african

adjective
  1. of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples; "African languages"
noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Africa

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Examples of "african" in lyrics

See how african is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "hip-hop culture is African"
    Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes
  • "Never made love with an african"
    Afroman — Colt 45
  • "Never made love with an African"
    The Afroman — Crazy Rap

What do these rhymes mean?

bacon
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked
balkan
an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula
falcon
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight hunt with falcons
token
insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal); "the fee was nominal
waken
cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "african" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bacon, token, waken create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "african" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with african?
Words that rhyme with african include: bacon, token, waken, balkan, falcon, lichen, silken, sunken, tuscan, vulcan, and 145 more.
How many syllables does african have?
African has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with african?
There are 155 words that rhyme with african: 155 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for african in a song?
The strongest rhymes for african in songwriting are bacon, token, waken. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with african?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with african include bacon, token, waken, balkan, falcon. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: can, paean; 1-syllable: bacon, token; 2-syllable: awaken, alaskan. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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