Words that rhyme with happening

Happening is a 3-syllable word with 89 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are beginning, burning, aching. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of happening

noun
  1. an event that happens

Examples of "happening" in lyrics

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

  • "Don't play with me you know what happening"
    504 Boyz — Moving Things
  • "Whatever strong changes the happening"
    60 Second Assassin — No Face
  • "Five foot eleven, Nature Boy, I'm what's happening"
    9th Prince f/ Beretta 9, Outlines, RZA — Another Summer Love

What do these rhymes mean?

aching
causing a dull and steady pain; "my aching head
acting
serving temporarily especially as a substitute; "the acting president" the performance of a part or role in a drama
asking
the verbal act of requesting
beginning
serving to begin; "the beginning canto of the poem"; "the first verse" the event consisting of the start of something
burning
of immediate import; "burning issues of the day" the act of burning something

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "happening" 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.

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