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31+ Words that rhyme with appalling

Appalling is a 3-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are calling, hauling, crawling. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of appalling

adjective
  1. causing consternation; "appalling conditions"
noun
  1. an experience that appalls; "is it better to view the appalling or merely hear of it?"

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "appalling" in lyrics

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

  • "The sky is falling, life is appalling"
    Blackalicious — Sky is Falling
  • "The illiteracy level of our children are appalling"
    Cage f/ Jello Biafra — Grand Ol' Party Crash
  • "It's raining with corpses, the blood is appalling"
    Insane Clown Posse — Hell's Forecast

What do these rhymes mean?

calling
the particular occupation for which you are trained
crawling
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage
hauling
the activity of transporting goods by truck
sprawling
spreading out in different directions; "sprawling handwriting"; "straggling branches
stalling
a tactic used to mislead or delay

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "appalling" 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 appalling?
Words that rhyme with appalling include: calling, hauling, crawling, stalling, sprawling, falling, galling, installing, bawling, pauling, and 21 more.
How many syllables does appalling have?
Appalling has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with appalling?
There are 31 words that rhyme with appalling: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for appalling in a song?
The strongest rhymes for appalling in songwriting are calling, hauling, crawling. 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 appalling?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with appalling include calling, hauling, crawling, stalling, sprawling. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: calling, hauling; 1-syllable: installing, enthralling; 2-syllable: forestalling. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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