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170+ Words that rhyme with befall

Befall is a 2-syllable word with 170 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are all, fall, ball. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of befall

verb
  1. become of; happen to; "He promised that no harm would befall her"; "What has become of my children?"
  2. happen, occur, or be the case in the course of events or by chance; "It happens that today is my birthday"; "These things befell" (Santayana)

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What do these rhymes mean?

all
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')
ball
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve
bawl
shout loudly and without restraint make a raucous noise cry loudly; "Don't bawl in public!"
call
a telephone connection; "she reported several anonymous calls"; "he placed a phone call to London
fall
the season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973" a sudden drop from an upright position

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "befall" has 2 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 befall?
Words that rhyme with befall include: all, fall, ball, bawl, call, gall, gaul, haul, mall, maul, and 160 more.
How many syllables does befall have?
Befall has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with befall?
There are 170 words that rhyme with befall: 170 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for befall in a song?
The strongest rhymes for befall in songwriting are all, fall, ball. 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 befall?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with befall include all, fall, ball, bawl, call. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: all, fall; 1-syllable: nepal, appall; 2-syllable: forestall, icefall. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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