Words that rhyme with northern

Northern is a 2-syllable word with 8 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are burthen, earthen, heathen. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of northern

adjective
  1. in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line; "Northern liberals"; "northern industry"; "northern cities"
  2. situated in or oriented toward the north; "the northern suburbs"; "going in a northerly direction"
  3. coming from the north; used especially of wind; "the north wind doth blow"; "a northern snowstorm"; "the winds are northerly"

1 syllable

3 syllables

Examples of "northern" in lyrics

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

  • "ohio northern"
    AOL — AOL
  • "montana state university northern"
    AOL — AOL
  • "burlington northern"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

an
an associate degree in nursing
burthen
a variant of `burden' weight down with a load
earthen
made of earth (or baked clay); "an earthen pot"
heathen
not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam a person who does not acknowledge your god
southern
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "northern" 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.

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