210+ Words that rhyme with rotten

Rotten is a 2-syllable word with 210 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are forgotten, cotton, begotten. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of rotten

adjective
  1. very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world"
  2. damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless; "rotten floor boards"; "rotted beams"; "a decayed foundation"
  3. having decayed or disintegrated; usually implies foulness; "dead and rotten in his grave"

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Examples of "rotten" in lyrics

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

  • "The Big Apple I eat it rotten"
    A.G. — Triumph
  • "Gonna Hit top or bottom, Swing and sock flops that're rotten"
    Anacron — Yeah (Still Affiliated)
  • "Oh you thought that I was rotten"
    Asheru & Blue Black (Unspoken Heard) — Theme Music

What do these rhymes mean?

begotten
(of offspring) generated by procreation; "naturally begotten child"
boughten
purchased; not homemade; "my boughten clothes"; "a store- bought dress"
cotton
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state fabric woven from cotton fibers erect bushy mallow plant or
forgotten
not noticed inadvertently; "her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night
misbegotten
born out of wedlock; "the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"- E.A.Freeman

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "rotten" 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 rotten?
Words that rhyme with rotten include: forgotten, cotton, begotten, boughten, misbegotten, aten, lawton, tauten, houghton, laughton, and 200 more.
How many syllables does rotten have?
Rotten has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with rotten?
There are 210 words that rhyme with rotten: 210 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for rotten in a song?
The strongest rhymes for rotten in songwriting are forgotten, cotton, begotten. 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 rotten?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with rotten include forgotten, cotton, begotten, boughten, misbegotten. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brize; 1-syllable: cotton, boughten; 2-syllable: forgotten, begotten. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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