40+ Words that rhyme with bethlehem

Bethlehem is a 3-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ahem, mayhem, hem. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of bethlehem

noun
  1. a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production
  2. a small town near Jerusalem on the West Bank of the Jordan River; early home of David and regarded as the place where Jesus was born

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Examples of "bethlehem" in lyrics

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

  • "Where people worship gods that don't come from Bethlehem"
    Cage — Blood Boy
  • "Their destination was called bethlehem"
    DC Talk — Yo! Ho! Ho!
  • "Matter fact, like the Sun of Man would, from Bethlehem"
    Hell Razah & 4th Disciple — Oh! Baby

What do these rhymes mean?

ahem
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat
fm
modulation of the frequency of the (radio) carrier wave a radioactive transuranic metallic element produced by
hem
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
mayhem
the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person violent and needless disturbance
pm
an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease a soft

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "bethlehem" 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 bethlehem?
Words that rhyme with bethlehem include: ahem, mayhem, hem, fm, pm, gem, stem, ileum, ilium, allium, and 30 more.
How many syllables does bethlehem have?
Bethlehem has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with bethlehem?
There are 40 words that rhyme with bethlehem: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bethlehem in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bethlehem in songwriting are ahem, mayhem, hem. 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 bethlehem?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bethlehem include ahem, mayhem, hem, fm, pm. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: hem, fm; 1-syllable: ahem, mayhem; 2-syllable: mycelium, nobelium. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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