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28+ Words that rhyme with fowl

Fowl 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 fowl

noun
  1. a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
  2. the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food
verb
  1. hunt fowl

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "fowl" in lyrics

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

  • "Get 'em up from the free seagull and fowl"
    Bizzy Bone — Represent Da One
  • "And the grown folks say, 'tell the truth', then act fowl"
    Blackalicious f/ Larry Saunders, Ledisi — Black Diamonds and Pearls
  • "Its tasting sought of fowl"
    Hilltop Hoods — The Sentinel

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 "fowl" 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 fowl?
Words that rhyme with fowl include: afoul, befoul, owl, growl, prowl, scowl, cowl, towel, foul, howl, and 18 more.
How many syllables does fowl have?
Fowl has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with fowl?
There are 28 words that rhyme with fowl: 28 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for fowl in a song?
The strongest rhymes for fowl 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 fowl?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with fowl 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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