36+ Words that rhyme with excelling

Excelling is a 3-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are compelling, expelling, foretelling. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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?

compelling
driving or forcing; "compelling ambition" tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; "new and compelling evidence"
expelling
any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus"
foretelling
a statement made about the future the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
misspelling
a spelling that is incorrect
propelling
tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines

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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 compelling, expelling, foretelling 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.

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