28+ Words that rhyme with growl

Growl is a 1-syllable word with 28 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cowl, afoul, 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 growl

noun
  1. the sound of growling (as made by animals)
verb
  1. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"

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Examples of "growl" in lyrics

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

  • "Head, so hungry you can hear their stomach growl"
    B.B. Jay — Don't Be Mad (Who Da' Blame)
  • "Play the night like the owl, Stomach raw from the growl"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Salute — McKinley Shot Burst
  • "Coming from a nesting ground, of those on the growl"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA — Smothered Mate

What do these rhymes mean?

afoul
especially of a ship's lines etc; "with its sails afoul"; "a foul anchor"
cowl
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
foul
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust; "a disgusting smell"; "distasteful language"; "a loathsome disease
fowl
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or
owl
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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