158+ Words that rhyme with american

American is a 4-syllable word with 158 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are can, bacon, token. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of american

adjective
  1. of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture; "American citizens"; "American English"; "the American dream"
  2. of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas; "the American hemisphere"; "American flora and fauna"
noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of the United States

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Examples of "american" in lyrics

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

  • "The chemicals, heroin, built to be American"
    Apathy — Chemical (J-Zone Remix)
  • "The chemicals, heroine, built to be American"
    Apathy — Chemical
  • "Nuts-hang-us from South American"
    Big Tymers — How You Luv That?

What do these rhymes mean?

bacon
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked
balkan
an inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula
can
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. the quantity contained in a can a buoy with a round
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 "american" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like can, bacon, token create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "american" has 4 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 american?
Words that rhyme with american include: can, bacon, token, waken, balkan, falcon, lichen, silken, sunken, tuscan, and 148 more.
How many syllables does american have?
American has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with american?
There are 158 words that rhyme with american: 158 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for american in a song?
The strongest rhymes for american in songwriting are can, bacon, token. 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 american?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with american include can, bacon, token, waken, balkan. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: can, paean; 1-syllable: bacon, token; 2-syllable: african, awaken. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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