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55+ Words that rhyme with childhood

Childhood is a 2-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are wood, understood, hollywood. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of childhood

noun
  1. the time of person's life when they are a child
  2. the state of a child between infancy and adolescence

1 syllable

4 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "childhood" in lyrics

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

  • "Grew up in a foul hood, most of my childhood"
    Ali Vegas — Critics
  • "I'd tell you sad stories about my childhood"
    Lily Allen — Littlest Things
  • "As a child, army days, cancelled the fun childhood"
    Bizzy Bone — Bizzy's Story

What do these rhymes mean?

blood
the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and
hollywood
of or relating to the film industry in the United States; "a Hollywood actor" flashy and vulgar
misunderstood
wrongly understood; "a misunderstood criticism"; "a misunderstood question"
understood
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
wood
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "childhood" 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 childhood?
Words that rhyme with childhood include: wood, understood, hollywood, blood, misunderstood, hood, boyhood, manhood, babyhood, girlhood, and 45 more.
How many syllables does childhood have?
Childhood has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with childhood?
There are 55 words that rhyme with childhood: 55 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for childhood in a song?
The strongest rhymes for childhood in songwriting are wood, understood, hollywood. 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 childhood?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with childhood include wood, understood, hollywood, blood, misunderstood. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: wood, blood; 1-syllable: boyhood, manhood; 2-syllable: understood, hollywood. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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