Words that rhyme with bethlehem
Bethlehem is a 3-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ahem, bdellium, berkelium. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of bethlehem
- noun
- a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production
- 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
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "bethlehem" in lyrics
See how bethlehem is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"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
- bdellium
- aromatic gum resin; similar to myrrh
- berkelium
- a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding americium with helium
- beryllium
- a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
- cilium
- a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell
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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, bdellium, berkelium 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.