Words that rhyme with harken

Harken is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awestricken, beckon, bespoken. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of harken

verb
  1. listen; used mostly in the imperative

Examples of "harken" in lyrics

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

  • "so take caution, face the facts, harken"
    Styles of Beyond — Easy Back it Up
  • "smith and harken"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

awestricken
having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
beckon
signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably" appear inviting
bespoken
(of clothing) custom-made pledged to be married; "the engaged couple"
betoken
be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness
blacken
make or become black; "The smoke blackened the ceiling

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "harken" 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.

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