226+ Words that rhyme with cotton

Cotton is a 2-syllable word with 226 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rotten, forgotten, misbegotten. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of cotton

noun
  1. soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
  2. fabric woven from cotton fibers
  3. erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers

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Examples of "cotton" in lyrics

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

  • "So soft the Candy Cotton"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Rap Candy Bars
  • "After monks n' cotton"
    Apani B Fly Emcee — A Million Eyes
  • "then Blacks would pick Cotton"
    Beast 1333 — America

What do these rhymes mean?

begotten
(of offspring) generated by procreation; "naturally begotten child"
forgotten
not noticed inadvertently; "her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night
lawton
a town in southwest Oklahoma
misbegotten
born out of wedlock; "the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"- E.A.Freeman
rotten
very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world" damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless; "rotten floor boards

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "cotton" 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 cotton?
Words that rhyme with cotton include: rotten, forgotten, misbegotten, lawton, begotten, guncotton, boughten, aten, tauten, houghton, and 216 more.
How many syllables does cotton have?
Cotton has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with cotton?
There are 226 words that rhyme with cotton: 226 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cotton in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cotton in songwriting are rotten, forgotten, misbegotten. 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 cotton?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cotton include rotten, forgotten, misbegotten, lawton, begotten. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: an, brize; 1-syllable: rotten, lawton; 2-syllable: forgotten, begotten. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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