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35+ Words that rhyme with gammon

Gammon is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are famine, salmon, alabaman. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of gammon

noun
  1. meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
  2. hind portion of a side of bacon

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "gammon" in lyrics

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

  • "toney v. gammon"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

alabaman
a native or resident of Alabama
famine
an acute insufficiency a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation
gamin
(sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets
salmon
of orange tinged with pink any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters
shaman
in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "gammon" has 2 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 gammon?
Words that rhyme with gammon include: famine, salmon, alabaman, gamin, shaman, reexamine, brahman, an, amman, mammon, and 25 more.
How many syllables does gammon have?
Gammon has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with gammon?
There are 35 words that rhyme with gammon: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for gammon in a song?
The strongest rhymes for gammon in songwriting are famine, salmon, alabaman. 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 gammon?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with gammon include famine, salmon, alabaman, gamin, shaman. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: an; 1-syllable: famine, salmon; 2-syllable: reexamine, backgammon. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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