160+ Words that rhyme with shaken

Shaken is a 2-syllable word with 160 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awaken, mistaken, taken. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of shaken

adjective
  1. disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken"

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Examples of "shaken" in lyrics

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

  • "And placin' me in a state of mind that can't be shaken"
    Cassidy — My Interpretation
  • "Either that or your sanity's shaken"
    CunninLynguists f/ Tonedeff — The Gates
  • "how strong is your faith? what it take to be shaken?"
    Dead Prez f/ Bilal, Jorge Ben Jor, Positive Force, Talib Kweli — shuffering and shmiling

What do these rhymes mean?

aiken
United States writer (1889-1973)
awaken
cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street
jamaican
of or relating to Jamaica (the island or the country) or to its inhabitants; "Jamaican rum
mistaken
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; "well-meaning but misguided teachers"; "a mistaken belief
taken
understood in a certain way; made sense of; "a word taken literally"; "a smile taken as consent

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shaken" 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 shaken?
Words that rhyme with shaken include: awaken, mistaken, taken, aiken, jamaican, reawaken, unshaken, bacon, blacken, bracken, and 150 more.
How many syllables does shaken have?
Shaken has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shaken?
There are 160 words that rhyme with shaken: 160 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shaken in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shaken in songwriting are awaken, mistaken, taken. 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 shaken?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shaken include awaken, mistaken, taken, aiken, jamaican. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: can, eon; 1-syllable: taken, aiken; 2-syllable: awaken, mistaken. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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