Words that rhyme with hyphen
Hyphen is a 2-syllable word with 16 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are antiphon, colophon, deafen. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of hyphen
- a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
- divide or connect with a hyphen; "hyphenate these words and names"
4 syllables
Examples of "hyphen" in lyrics
See how hyphen is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Off Topic, no hyphen"
Code Poets — Clock Hands & Strapped Wrists -
"Despite I'm a felon I ingrade my initials on the handle with a hyphen"
DJ KaySlay & Greg Street f/ Busta Rhymes — Go Off -
"I strike on you Vikings, slash like a hyphen"
GZA — Breaker, Breaker
What do these rhymes mean?
- antiphon
- a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
- colophon
- a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page)
- deafen
- be unbearably loud; "a deafening noise" make or render deaf; "a deafening noise" make soundproof; "deafen a room"
- often
- many times at short intervals; "we often met over a cup of coffee" frequently or in great quantities
- olefin
- any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "hyphen" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like antiphon, colophon, deafen create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "hyphen" 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.