Words that rhyme with breakdown
Breakdown is a 2-syllable word with 58 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are around, clampdown, clown. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of breakdown
- noun
- the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue; "the social dislocations resulting from government policies"; "his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London"
- a mental or physical breakdown
- a cessation of normal operation; "there was a power breakdown"
2 syllables
- around
- clampdown
- countdown
- crackdown
- downtown
- letdown
- motown
- renown
- rubdown
- rundown
- showdown
- shutdown
- slowdown
- splashdown
- sundown
- touchdown
- uptown
- godown
- lockdown
- run-down
- low-down
- hoedown
- markdown
- pushdown
- putdown
- swansdown
- adown
- cutdown
- lowdown
- southdown
- oaktown
- beatdown
- chi-town
- a-town
- thumbs-down
- ashdown
- lansdowne
4 syllables
Examples of "breakdown" in lyrics
See how breakdown is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Luke: BREAKDOWN!!!"
2 Live Crew — Hoochie Mama -
"Breakdown:"
2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny -
"1,2,3,4 breakdown"
Afroman — Sell Your Dope
What do these rhymes mean?
- around
- in the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around
- clampdown
- sudden restriction on an activity
- clown
- a rude or vulgar fool a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior act as or like a clown
- comedown
- decline to a lower status or level
- countdown
- counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "breakdown" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like around, clampdown, clown create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "breakdown" 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.