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355+ Words that rhyme with happiness

Happiness is a 3-syllable word with 355 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are unhappiness, genus, venus. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of happiness

noun
  1. state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
  2. emotions experienced when in a state of well-being

2 syllables

3 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "happiness" in lyrics

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

  • "As long as it gives joy and happiness"
    7A3 — 7A3 Will Rock You
  • "Peace, love, happiness"
    The 7A3 f/ Frank Stallone — Take You Back (Home Sweet Home)
  • "ha ha ah - or, you know, find true happiness"
    Atherton — Get Happy or Die

What do these rhymes mean?

genus
a general kind of something; "ignore the genus communism" (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species
madness
obsolete terms for legal insanity an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually
sadness
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being the state of being sad
unhappiness
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment
venus
the second nearest planet to the sun; it is peculiar in that its rotation is slow and retrograde (in the opposite sense

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "happiness" 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 happiness?
Words that rhyme with happiness include: unhappiness, genus, venus, madness, sadness, holiness, laziness, sexiness, ugliness, cockiness, and 345 more.
How many syllables does happiness have?
Happiness has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with happiness?
There are 355 words that rhyme with happiness: 355 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for happiness in a song?
The strongest rhymes for happiness in songwriting are unhappiness, genus, venus. 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 happiness?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with happiness include unhappiness, genus, venus, madness, sadness. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: genus, venus; 1-syllable: holiness, laziness; 2-syllable: unhappiness, liveliness. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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