58+ Words that rhyme with obstacle

Obstacle is a 3-syllable word with 58 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are scull, skull, dull. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of obstacle

noun
  1. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"
  2. an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

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Examples of "obstacle" in lyrics

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

  • "Now who da obstacle?"
    All City — The Actual
  • "Of course it's an obstacle"
    Anotha Level f/ Don Jagwarr — Let Me Take Ya
  • "Lingerie's cute...but just an obstacle"
    Apathy — Earth Girls Are Easy

What do these rhymes mean?

dull
lacking in liveliness or animation; "he was so dull at parties"; "a dull political campaign
gull
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short
hull
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry United
scull
a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward each of a pair of
skull
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "obstacle" has 3 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 obstacle?
Words that rhyme with obstacle include: scull, skull, dull, gull, hull, lull, mull, null, caracul, numskull, and 48 more.
How many syllables does obstacle have?
Obstacle has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with obstacle?
There are 58 words that rhyme with obstacle: 58 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for obstacle in a song?
The strongest rhymes for obstacle in songwriting are scull, skull, dull. 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 obstacle?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with obstacle include scull, skull, dull, gull, hull. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: scull, skull; 1-syllable: numskull, annul; 2-syllable: caracul, optical. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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