34+ Words that rhyme with prevailing

Prevailing is a 3-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ailing, sailing, paling. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of prevailing

adjective
  1. most frequent or common; "prevailing winds"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "prevailing" in lyrics

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

  • "Coursing through my senses, he's prevailing"
    Lauryn Hill — Water
  • "quotations about justice prevailing"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

ailing
somewhat ill or prone to illness; "my poor ailing grandmother"; "feeling a bit indisposed today
failing
below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades" a flaw or weak point
mailing
mail sent by a sender at one time; "the candidate sent out three large mailings" the transmission of a letter
paling
a fence made of upright pickets
sailing
the work of a sailor riding in a sailboat the departure of a vessel from a port the activity of flying a glider

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "prevailing" 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 prevailing?
Words that rhyme with prevailing include: ailing, sailing, paling, failing, mailing, railing, scaling, tailing, veiling, wailing, and 24 more.
How many syllables does prevailing have?
Prevailing has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with prevailing?
There are 34 words that rhyme with prevailing: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for prevailing in a song?
The strongest rhymes for prevailing in songwriting are ailing, sailing, paling. 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 prevailing?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with prevailing include ailing, sailing, paling, failing, mailing. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ailing, sailing; 1-syllable: detailing, unfailing; 2-syllable: unavailing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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