Words that rhyme with controlling
Controlling is a 3-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are consoling, folding, growling. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of controlling
- able to control or determine policy; "a controlling interest in the firm"
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "controlling" in lyrics
See how controlling is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Texas is holding, woodgrain controlling"
Big Tuck f/ Bun B — Texas Takeova -
"'cause their mind these girls are controlling"
Dismaster Crew — Small Time Hustler -
"Don't stop the burning, cotton field thoughts controlling"
Dom Pachino f/ Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7 — Vitamins
What do these rhymes mean?
- consoling
- affording comfort or solace
- folding
- capable of being folded up and stored
- growling
- a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal) the sound of growling (as made by animals)
- holding
- the act of retaining something something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
- trolling
- angling by drawing a baited line through the water
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "controlling" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like consoling, folding, growling create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "controlling" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.