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40+ Words that rhyme with leaving

Leaving is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are breathing, believing, teething. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of leaving

noun
  1. the act of departing

Examples of "leaving" in lyrics

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

  • "have I helped out the world that I'm leaving"
    All Natural — Godspeed
  • "Sometimes I'd get mad and say I think I'm leaving"
    Benefit — Garbage Pail Kids
  • "The last one standing, you the first one leaving"
    Benzino f/ Black Rob — Any Questions

What do these rhymes mean?

believing
the cognitive process that leads to convictions; "seeing is believing"
breathing
passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination
evening
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
sheathing
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to
teething
the eruption through the gums of baby teeth

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "leaving" 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 leaving?
Words that rhyme with leaving include: breathing, believing, teething, evening, sheathing, bleeding, disbelieving, grieving, dreaming, creeping, and 30 more.
How many syllables does leaving have?
Leaving has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with leaving?
There are 40 words that rhyme with leaving: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for leaving in a song?
The strongest rhymes for leaving in songwriting are breathing, believing, teething. 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 leaving?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with leaving include breathing, believing, teething, evening, sheathing. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: being, seeing; 1-syllable: breathing, teething; 2-syllable: believing, evening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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