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32+ Words that rhyme with shooting

Shooting is a 2-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rooting, commuting, computing. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of shooting

noun
  1. the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate"
  2. killing someone by gunfire; "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies"

2 syllables

4 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "shooting" in lyrics

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

  • "STRAP ON A HELMET AND START SHOOTING!"
    Aesop Rock — Winners Take All
  • "She'll load the guns and I'm coming out shooting"
    Apocalipps f/ Truck — Ghetto Chick
  • "In the great Asian nation, stars shooting"
    Tha Beggas — Traditional Kung Fu

What do these rhymes mean?

commuting
the travel of a commuter
computing
the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures the
fruiting
capable of bearing fruit
rooting
the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow
suiting
a fabric used for suits

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shooting" 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 shooting?
Words that rhyme with shooting include: rooting, commuting, computing, suiting, fruiting, luting, fluting, looting, contributing, coming, and 22 more.
How many syllables does shooting have?
Shooting has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shooting?
There are 32 words that rhyme with shooting: 32 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shooting in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shooting in songwriting are rooting, commuting, computing. 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 shooting?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shooting include rooting, commuting, computing, suiting, fruiting. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: rooting, suiting; 1-syllable: commuting, computing; 2-syllable: contributing, constituting. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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