188+ Words that rhyme with blacken

Blacken is a 2-syllable word with 188 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bracken, slacken, taken. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of blacken

verb
  1. make or become black; "The smoke blackened the ceiling"; "The ceiling blackened"
  2. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; "The cook blackened the chicken breast"; "The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece"; "the flames scorched the ceiling"

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Examples of "blacken" in lyrics

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

  • "Then I rose from the soil to sun blacken"
    GZA/Genius — Amplified Sample
  • "Well then it's time for them to blacken"
    Poor Righteous Teachers — Methods of Droppin' Mental

What do these rhymes mean?

awaken
cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street
bracken
fern of southeastern Asia; not hardy in cold temperate regions large coarse fern often several feet high
slacken
become slow or slower; "Production slowed" make less active or fast; "He slackened his pace as he got tired
taken
understood in a certain way; made sense of; "a word taken literally"; "a smile taken as consent
waken
cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "blacken" 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 blacken?
Words that rhyme with blacken include: bracken, slacken, taken, waken, awaken, shaken, liken, oaken, paean, token, and 178 more.
How many syllables does blacken have?
Blacken has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with blacken?
There are 188 words that rhyme with blacken: 188 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for blacken in a song?
The strongest rhymes for blacken in songwriting are bracken, slacken, taken. 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 blacken?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with blacken include bracken, slacken, taken, waken, awaken. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: paean, an; 1-syllable: bracken, slacken; 2-syllable: awaken, betoken. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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