70+ Words that rhyme with shoulder

Shoulder is a 2-syllable word with 70 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are older, boulder, beholder. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of shoulder

noun
  1. the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
  2. a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg
  3. a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula

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Examples of "shoulder" in lyrics

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

  • "He said son was out there, and look over my shoulder"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute
  • "They just got colder, and gave me the cold shoulder"
    69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest
  • "Talkin mess lookin over your shoulder"
    The 7A3 — That's How We're Livin'

What do these rhymes mean?

beholder
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
boulder
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin a town in north central Colorado
holder
a holding device; "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder"; "an umbrella holder" a person who holds something
older
advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); "aged members of the society
smolder
a fire that burns with thick smoke but no flame; "the smoulder suddenly became a blaze" burn slowly and without a flame

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shoulder" 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 shoulder?
Words that rhyme with shoulder include: older, boulder, beholder, smolder, holder, scolder, bondholder, cardholder, copyholder, builder, and 60 more.
How many syllables does shoulder have?
Shoulder has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shoulder?
There are 70 words that rhyme with shoulder: 70 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shoulder in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shoulder in songwriting are older, boulder, beholder. 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 shoulder?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shoulder include older, boulder, beholder, smolder, holder. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: tilde; 1-syllable: older, boulder; 2-syllable: beholder, bondholder. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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