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31+ Words that rhyme with hitting

Hitting is a 2-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are fitting, pitting, witting. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of hitting

noun
  1. the act of contacting one thing with another; "repeated hitting raised a large bruise"; "after three misses she finally got a hit"

Examples of "hitting" in lyrics

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

  • "We say it's fitting, you think it's hitting"
    Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers
  • "All around the town on the down low was the girl that I was hitting"
    Akinyele — I Luh Hur
  • "And anything that's in my target is getting hitting"
    B.G. — Reality Check Part 2

What do these rhymes mean?

befitting
appropriate to; "behavior befitting a father"
fitting
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
knitting
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
pitting
the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
witting
aware or knowing; "a witting tool of the Communists" intentionally conceived; "a conscious effort to speak more slowly

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "hitting" 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 hitting?
Words that rhyme with hitting include: fitting, pitting, witting, knitting, befitting, spitting, splitting, unwitting, unremitting, transmitting, and 21 more.
How many syllables does hitting have?
Hitting has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with hitting?
There are 31 words that rhyme with hitting: 31 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for hitting in a song?
The strongest rhymes for hitting in songwriting are fitting, pitting, witting. 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 hitting?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with hitting include fitting, pitting, witting, knitting, befitting. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: fitting, pitting; 1-syllable: befitting, unwitting; 2-syllable: unremitting, resubmitting. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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