94+ Words that rhyme with shrinking

Shrinking is a 2-syllable word with 94 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are blinking, sinking, clinking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of shrinking

noun
  1. process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"
  2. the act of becoming less

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Examples of "shrinking" in lyrics

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

  • "It's not my fault your thoughts are shrinking"
    Queen Latifah — Wrath of My Madness
  • "Have you whole body shrinking"
    RZA/Bobby Digital — Do You Hear the Bells? *
  • "women shrinking"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

blinking
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly; "he stood blinking in the bright sunlight" informal intensifiers
clinking
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
sinking
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
thinking
endowed with the capacity to reason the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
unthinking
in a thoughtless manner; "he stared thoughtlessly at the picture" not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "shrinking" 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 shrinking?
Words that rhyme with shrinking include: blinking, sinking, clinking, unthinking, thinking, drinking, backing, booking, winking, blacking, and 84 more.
How many syllables does shrinking have?
Shrinking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with shrinking?
There are 94 words that rhyme with shrinking: 94 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shrinking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shrinking in songwriting are blinking, sinking, clinking. 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 shrinking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shrinking include blinking, sinking, clinking, unthinking, thinking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: saying; 1-syllable: blinking, sinking; 2-syllable: unthinking, dressmaking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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