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31+ Words that rhyme with handshaking

Handshaking is a 3-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are breaking, making, baking. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of handshaking

noun
  1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

2 syllables

4 syllables

5 syllables

What do these rhymes mean?

baking
as hot as if in an oven making bread or cake or pastry etc. cooking by dry heat in an oven
breaking
the act of breaking something; "the breakage was unavoidable"
making
the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans
taking
very attractive; capturing interest; "a fetching new hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his manner
waking
marked by full consciousness or alertness; "worked every moment of my waking hours" the state of remaining awake

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "handshaking" 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 handshaking?
Words that rhyme with handshaking include: breaking, making, baking, taking, waking, shaking, retaking, forsaking, mistaking, remaking, and 21 more.
How many syllables does handshaking have?
Handshaking has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with handshaking?
There are 31 words that rhyme with handshaking: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for handshaking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for handshaking in songwriting are breaking, making, baking. 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 handshaking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with handshaking include breaking, making, baking, taking, waking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: breaking, making; 1-syllable: retaking, forsaking; 2-syllable: moviemaking, profittaking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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