98+ Words that rhyme with headline

Headline is a 2-syllable word with 98 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are deadline, redline, align. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of headline

noun
  1. the heading or caption of a newspaper article
verb
  1. publicize widely or highly, as if with a headline
  2. provide (a newspaper page or a story) with a headline

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Examples of "headline" in lyrics

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

  • "Chaos, chaos, chaos! is the headline"
    Black Sheep f/ Chi-Ali — Freak Y'All
  • "Nine for my homey who just made the headline"
    DJ KaySlay & Greg Street f/ Chamillionaire, Papoose, Yung Joc — Pop the Trunk
  • "When he showed up enraged about a headline"
    Donald-D — Who Got the Gun?

What do these rhymes mean?

align
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb
breadline
a queue of people waiting for free food
deadline
the point in time at which something must be completed
decline
change toward something smaller or lower a condition inferior to an earlier condition
redline
discriminate in selling or renting housing in certain areas of a neighborhood

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "headline" 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.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with headline?
Words that rhyme with headline include: deadline, redline, align, breadline, decline, airline, beeline, alkaline, aquiline, baseline, and 88 more.
How many syllables does headline have?
Headline has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with headline?
There are 98 words that rhyme with headline: 98 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for headline in a song?
The strongest rhymes for headline in songwriting are deadline, redline, align. 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 headline?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with headline include deadline, redline, align, breadline, decline. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brine; 1-syllable: deadline, redline; 2-syllable: alkaline, aquiline. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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