40+ Words that rhyme with breathing

Breathing is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are leaving, teething, believing. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of breathing

adjective
  1. passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination; "the boy was disappointed to find only skeletons instead of living breathing dinosaurs"; "the heavy-breathing person on the telephone"
noun
  1. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

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Examples of "breathing" in lyrics

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

  • "Happy to be breathing.."
    Aesop Rock — Keep Off the Lawn
  • "could I postpone the breathing"
    All Natural — Godspeed
  • "Rocked a gold anchor at the dock of his breathing"
    Almighty f/ 60 Second Assassin — Dead Flowers

What do these rhymes mean?

believing
the cognitive process that leads to convictions; "seeing is believing"
disbelieving
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion; "a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles"
leaving
the act of departing
sheathing
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to
teething
the eruption through the gums of baby teeth

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "breathing" 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 breathing?
Words that rhyme with breathing include: leaving, teething, believing, sheathing, disbelieving, bleeding, evening, sleeping, creeping, unbelieving, and 30 more.
How many syllables does breathing have?
Breathing has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with breathing?
There are 40 words that rhyme with breathing: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for breathing in a song?
The strongest rhymes for breathing in songwriting are leaving, teething, believing. 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 breathing?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with breathing include leaving, teething, believing, sheathing, disbelieving. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: being, seeing; 1-syllable: leaving, teething; 2-syllable: believing, evening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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