7+ Words that rhyme with quickening

Quickening is a 3-syllable word with 7 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sickening, thickening, cunning. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of quickening

noun
  1. the process of showing signs of life; "the quickening of seed that will become ripe grain"
  2. the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus
  3. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "quickening" in lyrics

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

  • "What I'm feeling is the wreckoning, the quickening"
    Lateef & Lyrics Born — The Quickening (The Wreckoning Part II)
  • "Prepare for the quickening"
    Swollen Members — Bless and Destroy
  • "baby movements quickening"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

cunning
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; "a cute kid with pigtails
gardening
the cultivation of plants
listening
the act of hearing attentively; "you can learn a lot by just listening
sickening
causing or able to cause nausea; "a nauseating smell"; "nauseous offal"; "a sickening stench"
thickening
accumulating and becoming more intense; "the deepening gloom"; "felt a deepening love

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "quickening" 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 quickening?
Words that rhyme with quickening include: sickening, thickening, cunning, gardening, listening, giggling, chickening.
How many syllables does quickening have?
Quickening has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with quickening?
There are 7 words that rhyme with quickening: 7 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for quickening in a song?
The strongest rhymes for quickening in songwriting are sickening, thickening, cunning. 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 quickening?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with quickening include sickening, thickening, cunning, gardening, listening. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cunning, giggling; 1-syllable: sickening, thickening. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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