35+ Words that rhyme with child

Child is a 1-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are wild, mild, godchild. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of child

noun
  1. a young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster"
  2. a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college"
  3. an immature childish person; "he remained a child in practical matters as long as he lived"; "stop being a baby!"

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Examples of "child" in lyrics

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

  • "We get rid of the child"
    1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
  • "lifestyle, like a knife in a child"
    12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants *
  • "Come to your town, snatch your crown and bury your child"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Clocka, Lighter Shade, Othorized F.A.M. — New York

What do these rhymes mean?

brainchild
a product of your creative thinking and work; "he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists
godchild
an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism
mild
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme; "a mild winter storm"; "a mild fever
stepchild
a child of your spouse by a former marriage
wild
in an uncontrolled and rampant manner; "weeds grew rampantly around here" in a wild or undomesticated manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with child?
Words that rhyme with child include: wild, mild, godchild, stepchild, brainchild, grandchild, schoolchild, beguiled, rothschild, reconciled, and 25 more.
How many syllables does child have?
Child has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with child?
There are 35 words that rhyme with child: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for child in a song?
The strongest rhymes for child in songwriting are wild, mild, godchild. 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 child?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with child include wild, mild, godchild, stepchild, brainchild. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: wild, mild; 1-syllable: godchild, stepchild; 2-syllable: beguiled, defiled. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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