28+ Words that rhyme with foul

Foul is a 1-syllable word with 28 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are afoul, befoul, owl. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of foul

adjective
  1. highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome disease"; "the idea of eating meat is repellent to me"; "revolting food"; "a wicked stench"
  2. offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen smelled really funky"
  3. violating accepted standards or rules; "a dirty fighter"; "used foul means to gain power"; "a nasty unsporting serve"; "fined for unsportsmanlike behavior"

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Examples of "foul" in lyrics

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

  • "Realm, what we build to create a song foul"
    2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger
  • "Yeah it sound foul"
    500 f/ Husalah, The Jacka, Big T, Lil' Tone — 50 Bullets
  • "After blowing trial, life became foul"
    9th Prince — Snatching Pocketbooks

What do these rhymes mean?

afoul
especially of a ship's lines etc; "with its sails afoul"; "a foul anchor"
befoul
spot, stain, or pollute; "The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it"
growl
the sound of growling (as made by animals) to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response
owl
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
prowl
the act of prowling (walking about in a stealthy manner) move about in or as if in a predatory manner

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with foul?
Words that rhyme with foul include: afoul, befoul, owl, growl, prowl, scowl, cowl, towel, fowl, howl, and 18 more.
How many syllables does foul have?
Foul has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with foul?
There are 28 words that rhyme with foul: 28 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for foul in a song?
The strongest rhymes for foul in songwriting are afoul, befoul, owl. 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 foul?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with foul include afoul, befoul, owl, growl, prowl. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: owl, growl; 1-syllable: afoul, befoul; 2-syllable: waterfowl. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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