75+ Words that rhyme with hippopotamus

Hippopotamus is a 5-syllable word with 75 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are humus, momus, ramus. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of hippopotamus

noun
  1. massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa

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Examples of "hippopotamus" in lyrics

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

  • "Half wolf, half crow, half hippopotamus"
    Buck 65 — Surrender To Strangeness
  • "Hungry like the wolf or hungriest hippopotamus"
    Rainmen f/ Sparka Brodaz, R-Senal — The Acropolys
  • "And its obvious that we thick like a hippopotamus"
    T-Nutty — Sac Kingz

What do these rhymes mean?

animus
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
humus
partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini,
momus
god of blame and mockery
ramus
the posterior part of the mandible that is more or less vertical
remus
(Roman mythology) the twin brother of Romulus

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hippopotamus" has 5 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 hippopotamus?
Words that rhyme with hippopotamus include: humus, momus, ramus, remus, animus, cadmus, famous, hummus, lammas, primus, and 65 more.
How many syllables does hippopotamus have?
Hippopotamus has 5 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hippopotamus?
There are 75 words that rhyme with hippopotamus: 75 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hippopotamus in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hippopotamus in songwriting are humus, momus, ramus. 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 hippopotamus?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hippopotamus include humus, momus, ramus, remus, animus. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: humus, momus; 1-syllable: animus, agamous; 2-syllable: anonymous, eponymous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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