34+ Words that rhyme with federal

Federal is a 3-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cockerel, doctoral, bilateral. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of federal

adjective
  1. national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units; "the Federal Bureau of Investigation"; "federal courts"; "the federal highway program"; "federal property"
  2. of or relating to the central government of a federation; "a federal district is one set aside as the seat of the national government"
  3. being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War; "Union soldiers"; "Federal forces"; "a Federal infantryman"

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Examples of "federal" in lyrics

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

  • "Time schedule, three years of Islord, life in federal"
    9th Prince f/ Beretta 9 — Never Front
  • "And do it at your mannish like your Forty, it's federal"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — A Peez Paradise
  • "Or when cats come home from doin five live federal"
    C-Rayz Walz — We Live

What do these rhymes mean?

bilateral
having identical parts on each side of an axis affecting or undertaken by two parties
cockerel
collateral
descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; "cousins are collateral relatives
doctoral
of or relating to a doctor or doctorate; "doctoral dissertation"; "doctorial candidates"
doggerel
a comic verse of irregular measure; "he had heard some silly doggerel that kept running through his mind"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "federal" 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 federal?
Words that rhyme with federal include: cockerel, doctoral, bilateral, collateral, doggerel, behavioral, procedural, lateral, liberal, literal, and 24 more.
How many syllables does federal have?
Federal has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with federal?
There are 34 words that rhyme with federal: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for federal in a song?
The strongest rhymes for federal in songwriting are cockerel, doctoral, bilateral. 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 federal?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with federal include cockerel, doctoral, bilateral, collateral, doggerel. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cottrell; 1-syllable: cockerel, doctoral; 2-syllable: bilateral, collateral. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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