19+ Words that rhyme with picking

Picking is a 2-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ticking, licking, sticking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of picking

noun
  1. the quantity of a crop that is harvested; "he sent the first picking of berries to the market"; "it was the biggest peach pick in years"
  2. the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.)

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "picking" in lyrics

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

  • "Stunts and the blunts like food for the picking"
    Milk (Audio Two) f/ Big V — Get Off My Log
  • "Wild by picking"
    Grits — Stop Bitin'
  • "My bunions are crying beaving, picking"
    Leaders of the New School — Sobb Story

What do these rhymes mean?

dripping
extremely wet; "dripping wet"; "soaking wet" a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house) the
licking
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest; "it was a narrow defeat"; "the army's only defeat
pricking
the act of puncturing with a small point; "he gave the balloon a small prick"
sticking
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary; "the jutting limb of a tree"; "massive projected buttresses
ticking
a metallic tapping sound; "he counted the ticks of the clock" a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "picking" 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 picking?
Words that rhyme with picking include: ticking, licking, sticking, dripping, pricking, kicking, shipping, clicking, trafficking, flicking, and 9 more.
How many syllables does picking have?
Picking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with picking?
There are 19 words that rhyme with picking: 19 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for picking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for picking in songwriting are ticking, licking, sticking. 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 picking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with picking include ticking, licking, sticking, dripping, pricking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ticking, licking; 1-syllable: trafficking, allowing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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