Words that rhyme with cumberland

Cumberland is a 3-syllable word with 48 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are command, contraband, demand. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of cumberland

noun
  1. English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
  2. a river that rises in southeastern Kentucky and flows westward through northern Tennessee to become a tributary of the Ohio River in southwestern Kentucky

Examples of "cumberland" in lyrics

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

  • "tennessee fishing on the cumberland"
    AOL — AOL
  • "houseboats lake cumberland"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lake cumberland"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

command
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something a military unit or region under the control of a single
contraband
distributed or sold illicitly; "the black economy pays no taxes" goods whose importation or exportation or possession
demand
an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing" the ability and desire to purchase goods
disband
cause to break up or cease to function
expand
extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands" become larger in size or volume or quantity

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "cumberland" 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.

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