183+ Words that rhyme with awaken

Awaken is a 3-syllable word with 183 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are taken, shaken, reawaken. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of awaken

verb
  1. cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street"; "Please wake me at 6 AM."
  2. stop sleeping; "She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
  3. make aware; "They were awakened to the sad facts"

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Examples of "awaken" in lyrics

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

  • "As I awaken"
    Aceyalone — The Thief
  • "This is how they gon' feel me, this is how they are awaken"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Chris Notez — Real (Freestyle)
  • "Where we awaken"
    Blackalicious — Rhythm Sticks

What do these rhymes mean?

bacon
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked
macon
a city in central Georgia to the southeast of Atlanta fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry
reawaken
awaken once again
shaken
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory
taken
understood in a certain way; made sense of; "a word taken literally"; "a smile taken as consent

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "awaken" 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 awaken?
Words that rhyme with awaken include: taken, shaken, reawaken, bacon, macon, waken, jamaican, mistaken, unshaken, aiken, and 173 more.
How many syllables does awaken have?
Awaken has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with awaken?
There are 183 words that rhyme with awaken: 183 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for awaken in a song?
The strongest rhymes for awaken in songwriting are taken, shaken, reawaken. 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 awaken?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with awaken include taken, shaken, reawaken, bacon, macon. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: paean, can; 1-syllable: taken, shaken; 2-syllable: reawaken, jamaican. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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