168+ Words that rhyme with burden

Burden is a 2-syllable word with 168 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are unburden, overburden, disburden. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of burden

noun
  1. an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
  2. weight to be borne or conveyed
  3. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

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Examples of "burden" in lyrics

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

  • "and list picking from the arrangement under burden"
    Aesop Rock — Spare a Match
  • "But all it's doin is increasing the burden"
    Alexipharmic — Colossus
  • "My cross is heavy, I carry it, this is my burden"
    Annakin Slayd f/ Killah Priest — Walkin' the Line

What do these rhymes mean?

disburden
take the burden off; remove the burden from; "unburden the donkey"
haydn
prolific Austrian composer who influenced the classical form of the symphony (1732-1809) the music of Haydn
leaden
darkened with overcast; "a dark day"; "a dull sky
overburden
the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits an excessive burden burden with too
unburden
free or relieve (someone) of a burden take the burden off; remove the burden from; "unburden the donkey"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "burden" 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 burden?
Words that rhyme with burden include: unburden, overburden, disburden, haydn, leaden, eden, laden, widen, cordon, deaden, and 158 more.
How many syllables does burden have?
Burden has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with burden?
There are 168 words that rhyme with burden: 168 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for burden in a song?
The strongest rhymes for burden in songwriting are unburden, overburden, disburden. 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 burden?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with burden include unburden, overburden, disburden, haydn, leaden. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: haydn, an; 1-syllable: leaden, eden; 2-syllable: unburden, disburden. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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