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148+ Words that rhyme with hiatus

Hiatus is a 2-syllable word with 148 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are flatus, status, afflatus. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hiatus

noun
  1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  2. a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript)
  3. a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure

2 syllables

7 syllables

Examples of "hiatus" in lyrics

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

  • "Admittedly suspicious, a decadence, your network's on hiatus"
    Aesop Rock — Troubled Waters
  • "Which means take control of your essence before the hiatus"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Understanding
  • "Hi haters, I'm back off hiatus"
    Consequence f/ John Legend, Kanye West — Grammy Family

What do these rhymes mean?

afflatus
a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration; "divine afflatus"
altostratus
a stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
apparatus
equipment designed to serve a specific function (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given
flatus
a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus
status
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hiatus" 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 hiatus?
Words that rhyme with hiatus include: flatus, status, afflatus, apparatus, altostratus, cirrostratus, cetus, ictus, lotus, titus, and 138 more.
How many syllables does hiatus have?
Hiatus has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hiatus?
There are 148 words that rhyme with hiatus: 148 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hiatus in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hiatus in songwriting are flatus, status, afflatus. 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 hiatus?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hiatus include flatus, status, afflatus, apparatus, altostratus. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: flatus, status; 1-syllable: afflatus, iritis; 2-syllable: apparatus, altostratus. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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