33+ Words that rhyme with blackening

Blackening is a 3-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awakening, christening, cunning. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of blackening

noun
  1. changing to a darker color

Examples of "blackening" in lyrics

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

  • "Heart attacking again, chest blackening"
    Bronze Nazareth — Waters of Nazareth (Love Me Only)
  • "The future's ours - and yours is blackening"
    Slim Thug f/ Pharrell Williams — Already Platinum
  • "teeth blackening"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

awakening
the act of waking; "it was an early awakening"; "it was the waking up he hated most"
christening
giving a Christian name at baptism
cunning
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails
darkening
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over; "the darkening sky" changing to a darker color
dawning
the first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "blackening" 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.

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