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18+ Words that rhyme with dogged

Dogged is a 2-syllable word with 18 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are clogged, jagged, legged. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of dogged

adjective
  1. stubbornly unyielding; "dogged persistence"; "dour determination"; "the most vocal and pertinacious of all the critics"; "a mind not gifted to discover truth but tenacious to hold it"- T.S.Eliot; "men tenacious of opinion"

2 syllables

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Examples of "dogged" in lyrics

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

  • "I been praised, and I been dogged"
    M1 f/ Ghostface Killah, Raye — Been Through
  • "How could you do me so wrong, I don't wanna get dogged"
    Smilez & Southstar — Tell Me

What do these rhymes mean?

clogged
thickened or coalesced in soft thick lumps (such as clogs or clots); "clotted blood
jagged
having a sharply uneven surface or outline; "the jagged outline of the crags
legged
having legs of a specified kind or number; "four-legged animals"; "a peg-legged man"
ragged
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn; "clothes as ragged as a scarecrow's
rugged
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "dogged" 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 dogged?
Words that rhyme with dogged include: clogged, jagged, legged, ragged, rugged, haggard, laggard, niggard, sluggard, unsugared, and 8 more.
How many syllables does dogged have?
Dogged has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with dogged?
There are 18 words that rhyme with dogged: 18 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for dogged in a song?
The strongest rhymes for dogged in songwriting are clogged, jagged, legged. 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 dogged?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with dogged include clogged, jagged, legged, ragged, rugged. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: clogged, jagged; 1-syllable: leapfrogged; 2-syllable: unsugared, barelegged. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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