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62+ Words that rhyme with leaven

Leaven is a 2-syllable word with 62 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are devon, cloven, craven. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of leaven

noun
  1. a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
  2. an influence that works subtly to lighten or modify something; "his sermons benefited from a leavening of humor"
verb
  1. cause to puff up with a leaven; "unleavened bread"

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Examples of "leaven" in lyrics

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

  • "In the Kingdom of Heaven, beware of the king's leaven"
    Da T.R.U.T.H. — Incredible Christian
  • "What was promised don't be atonished cause ya won't be leaven"
    The Goats — Typical American
  • "the leaven"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

cloven
(used of hooves) split, divided; "bisulcate hoof"
craven
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful; "the craven fellow turned and ran
devon
a county in southwestern England red dual-purpose cattle of English origin
driven
compelled forcibly by an outside agency; "mobs goaded by blind hatred" urged or forced to action through moral pressure
seven
being one more than six the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one one of four playing cards in a deck with

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "leaven" 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 leaven?
Words that rhyme with leaven include: devon, cloven, craven, driven, seven, eleven, heaven, an, beethoven, avon, and 52 more.
How many syllables does leaven have?
Leaven has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with leaven?
There are 62 words that rhyme with leaven: 62 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for leaven in a song?
The strongest rhymes for leaven in songwriting are devon, cloven, craven. 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 leaven?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with leaven include devon, cloven, craven, driven, seven. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: an; 1-syllable: devon, cloven; 2-syllable: eleven, beethoven. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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