36+ Words that rhyme with excelling

Excelling is a 3-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are belling, yelling, smelling. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

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Examples of "excelling" in lyrics

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

  • "Spelling bee's always excelling"
    Obie Trice — Obie Story
  • "They sorry, A.L., they tryina stop us from excelling"
    The Reverend William Burk — No Regrets
  • "Syllables slide from my throat and excelling"
    (Tragedy the) Intelligent Hoodlum — Intelligent Hoodlum

What do these rhymes mean?

belling
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
compelling
driving or forcing; "compelling ambition" tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; "new and compelling evidence"
smelling
(used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous; "the hall was redolent of floor wax
spelling
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
yelling
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "excelling" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with excelling?
Words that rhyme with excelling include: belling, yelling, smelling, spelling, compelling, selling, telling, quelling, shelling, swelling, and 26 more.
How many syllables does excelling have?
Excelling has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with excelling?
There are 36 words that rhyme with excelling: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for excelling in a song?
The strongest rhymes for excelling in songwriting are belling, yelling, smelling. 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 excelling?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with excelling include belling, yelling, smelling, spelling, compelling. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: belling, yelling; 1-syllable: compelling, expelling; 2-syllable: foretelling. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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