27+ Words that rhyme with difficulty

Difficulty is a 4-syllable word with 27 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are jolty, salty, faulty. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of difficulty

noun
  1. an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty"
  2. a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result; "serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent"
  3. a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome; "grappling with financial difficulties"

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Examples of "difficulty" in lyrics

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

  • "I'm having a big problem, or should I say difficulty?"
    Big Ed f/ Da Diiiiiiiick — Who Am I?
  • "Is heated only with difficulty"
    Erste Allgemeine Verunsicherung — Disco Queen
  • "This is not a test, it's difficulty"
    GZA — Breaker, Breaker

What do these rhymes mean?

faculty
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind the body of teachers and administrators at a school
faulty
having a defect; "I returned the appliance because it was defective" characterized by errors
guilty
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; "guilty of murder"; "the guilty person
jolty
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; "a rough ride"
salty
engagingly stimulating or provocative; "a piquant wit"; "salty language" containing or filled with salt

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "difficulty" has 4 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 difficulty?
Words that rhyme with difficulty include: jolty, salty, faulty, guilty, faculty, welty, fealty, cruelty, frailty, loyalty, and 17 more.
How many syllables does difficulty have?
Difficulty has 4 syllables.
How many words rhyme with difficulty?
There are 27 words that rhyme with difficulty: 27 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for difficulty in a song?
The strongest rhymes for difficulty in songwriting are jolty, salty, faulty. 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 difficulty?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with difficulty include jolty, salty, faulty, guilty, faculty. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: kiltie; 1-syllable: jolty, salty; 2-syllable: faculty, novelty. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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