34+ Words that rhyme with clocking

Clocking is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dropping, balking, docking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of clocking

noun
  1. the time taken to traverse a measured course; "it was a world record clocking"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "clocking" in lyrics

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

  • "I grind full time, on the clock steady clocking"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Slim Thug — U Can Hate
  • "Bodies rocking, forever where G's clocking"
    Botany Boys — Botany is Tha Block
  • "Like A Spike Lee joint, we just keep clocking"
    C-Note f/ Billy Cook — Network'n

What do these rhymes mean?

balking
stopping short and refusing to go on; "a balking"; "a balky mule"; "a balky customer"
docking
the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
dropping
coming down freely under the influence of gravity; "the eerie whistle of dropping bombs"; "falling rain"
hawking
English theoretical physicist (born in 1942) the act of selling goods for a living
locking
the act of locking something up to protect it

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "clocking" 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 clocking?
Words that rhyme with clocking include: dropping, balking, docking, hawking, locking, mocking, talking, walking, caulking, knocking, and 24 more.
How many syllables does clocking have?
Clocking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with clocking?
There are 34 words that rhyme with clocking: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for clocking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for clocking in songwriting are dropping, balking, docking. 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 clocking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with clocking include dropping, balking, docking, hawking, locking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dropping, balking; 1-syllable: bluestocking, restocking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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