Words that rhyme with choking
Choking is a 2-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are approaching, cracking, croaking. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of choking
- noun
- a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx)
- the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe; "no evidence that the choking was done by the accused"
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "choking" in lyrics
See how choking is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Cry for freedom, but music's not free, it's choking"
3rd Bass — Green Eggs and Swine -
"The night breathes but light's choking"
Aesop Rock f/ Illogic — One Brick -
"I'm out of ideas, it feels like I'm choking"
Buck 65 — Out of Focus
What do these rhymes mean?
- approaching
- of the relatively near future; "the approaching election"; "this coming Thursday"; "the forthcoming holidays
- cracking
- very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party
- croaking
- a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
- joking
- characterized by jokes and good humor
- knocking
- the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); "the knocking grew louder"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "choking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like approaching, cracking, croaking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "choking" 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.