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69+ Words that rhyme with mourning

Mourning is a 2-syllable word with 69 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are morning, warning, awning. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of mourning

adjective
  1. sorrowful through loss or deprivation; "bereft of hope"
noun
  1. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief

2 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "mourning" in lyrics

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

  • "I'll be there first thing in the mourning"
    Big Ed — Just Me & U
  • "Outside on the corner, mourning"
    Black Moon — On the Streets *
  • "Relatives dressed in black and they all mourning"
    Cannibal Ox — B-Boy Alpha

What do these rhymes mean?

awning
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
cunning
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails
dawning
the first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning"
morning
the time period between dawn and noon
warning
serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence" a message informing of danger

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "mourning" 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 mourning?
Words that rhyme with mourning include: morning, warning, awning, cunning, dawning, awakening, beginning, designing, discerning, christening, and 59 more.
How many syllables does mourning have?
Mourning has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with mourning?
There are 69 words that rhyme with mourning: 69 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for mourning in a song?
The strongest rhymes for mourning in songwriting are morning, warning, awning. 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 mourning?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with mourning include morning, warning, awning, cunning, dawning. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: morning, warning; 1-syllable: beginning, designing; 2-syllable: awakening, forewarning. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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