Words that rhyme with expecting
Expecting is a 3-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affecting, collecting, detecting. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "expecting" in lyrics
See how expecting is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Swell in their pride, the onset still expecting:"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"what to expect when your expecting"
AOL — AOL -
"what to ecpect when you are expecting"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- affecting
- arousing affect; "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene
- collecting
- the act of gathering something together
- detecting
- a police investigation to determine the perpetrator; "detection is hard on the feet"
- directing
- showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; "felt his mother's directing arm around him
- erecting
- the act of building or putting up
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "expecting" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like affecting, collecting, detecting create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "expecting" 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.