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34+ Words that rhyme with frankincense

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

Definition of frankincense

noun
  1. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "frankincense" in lyrics

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

  • "If a die, the sky will rain drops of frankincense"
    Hell Razah f/ Maccabeez (Killah Priest & Timbo King) — Maccabee House
  • "essential oil frankincense"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

cense
perfume especially with a censer
commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
commonsense
exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
dense
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter; "dense smoke"; "heavy fog

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "frankincense" 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 frankincense?
Words that rhyme with frankincense include: commonsense, cense, commence, condense, dense, fence, hence, sense, tense, flense, and 24 more.
How many syllables does frankincense have?
Frankincense has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with frankincense?
There are 34 words that rhyme with frankincense: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for frankincense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for frankincense in songwriting are commonsense, cense, commence. 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 frankincense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with frankincense include commonsense, cense, commence, condense, dense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cense, dense; 1-syllable: commence, condense; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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