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324+ Words that rhyme with kowtow

Kowtow is a 2-syllable word with 324 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are au, co, ago. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of kowtow

noun
  1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
verb
  1. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  2. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

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What do these rhymes mean?

ago
in the past; "long ago"; "sixty years ago my grandfather came to the U.S." gone by; or in the past; "two years ago
au
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element
bow
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut
co
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon a hard ferromagnetic silver-white
cro
electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "kowtow" 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 kowtow?
Words that rhyme with kowtow include: au, co, ago, bow, cro, beau, blow, crow, aglow, below, and 314 more.
How many syllables does kowtow have?
Kowtow has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with kowtow?
There are 324 words that rhyme with kowtow: 324 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for kowtow in a song?
The strongest rhymes for kowtow in songwriting are au, co, ago. 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 kowtow?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with kowtow include au, co, ago, bow, cro. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: au, co; 1-syllable: ago, aglow; 2-syllable: apropos, forego. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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