33+ Words that rhyme with howling
Howling is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cowling, scowling, paling. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.
Definition of howling
- adjective
- extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers; "a fantastic trip to the Orient"; "the film was fantastic!"; "a howling success"; "a marvelous collection of rare books"; "had a rattling conversation about politics"; "a tremendous achievement"
- noun
- a long loud emotional utterance; "he gave a howl of pain"; "howls of laughter"; "their howling had no effect"
2 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "howling" in lyrics
See how howling is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I wish I was The Howling"
Awol One & Factor — Recognize Your Frenemies -
"Spitting pictures with the RZA, howling"
Bliss N Eso f/ RZA — Smoke Like a Fire -
"You'll be crying and howling"
The Streets f/ Leo the Lion — All Goes Out The Window
What do these rhymes mean?
- cowling
- protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
- paling
- a fence made of upright pickets
- piling
- a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
- ruling
- exercising power or authority the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
- scowling
- sullen or unfriendly in appearance
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "howling" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cowling, scowling, paling create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "howling" 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 howling?
- Words that rhyme with howling include: cowling, scowling, paling, piling, ruling, peeling, railing, sailing, sapling, veiling, and 23 more.
- How many syllables does howling have?
- Howling has 2 syllables.
- How many words rhyme with howling?
- There are 33 words that rhyme with howling: 33 perfect rhymes.
- What is a good rhyme for howling in a song?
- The strongest rhymes for howling in songwriting are cowling, scowling, paling. 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 howling?
- Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with howling include cowling, scowling, paling, piling, ruling. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cowling, scowling; 1-syllable: toweling, befouling; 2-syllable: disembowelling. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.
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