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36+ Words that rhyme with little

Little is a 2-syllable word with 36 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brittle, belittle, acquittal. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of little

adverb
  1. not much; "he talked little about his family"
adjective
  1. limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a little dining room"; "a little house"; "a small car"; "a little (or small) group"
  2. (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some; "little rain fell in May"; "gave it little thought"; "little time is left"; "we still have little money"; "a little hope remained"; "there's slight chance that it will work"; "there's a slight chance it will work"

1 syllable

2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "little" in lyrics

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

  • "Now I can seem to recall all my days when I was little"
    2nd II None — Y?
  • "We just sipped a little"
    40 Glocc f/ Eminem, Jayo Felony, Niqle Nut, Sun, Tip Toe, Village Boo — (We Just) Came to Party
  • "And tease the kitty just a little"
    69 Boyz — Kitty Kitty

What do these rhymes mean?

acquittal
a judgment of not guilty
belittle
cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence" express a negative opinion of
brittle
having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped; "brittle bones"; "glass is brittle
committal
the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital) the act of committing a crime
skittle
a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles play skittles

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "little" 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 little?
Words that rhyme with little include: brittle, belittle, acquittal, committal, skittle, spittle, transmittal, victual, noncommittal, fiddle, and 26 more.
How many syllables does little have?
Little has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with little?
There are 36 words that rhyme with little: 36 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for little in a song?
The strongest rhymes for little in songwriting are brittle, belittle, acquittal. 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 little?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with little include brittle, belittle, acquittal, committal, skittle. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: it'll; 1-syllable: brittle, skittle; 2-syllable: belittle, acquittal. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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