96+ Words that rhyme with sinking

Sinking is a 2-syllable word with 96 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are stinking, blinking, thinking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of sinking

noun
  1. a descent as through liquid (especially through water); "they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic"
  2. a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength); "after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market"; "he could not control the sinking of his legs"
  3. a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension; "with a sinking heart"; "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach"

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Examples of "sinking" in lyrics

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

  • "As he comes over her face starts sinking"
    Lily Allen — Knock 'Em Out
  • "Just because your ship's sinking"
    Blade and Mark B — Don't See the Signs
  • "And I hit you with a round to make your ego start sinking"
    Buddha Monk f/ Drunken Dragon, Ol' Dirty Bastard — Gots Like Come on Thru (Remix)

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
drinking
the act of consuming liquids the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
stinking
very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world" offensively malodorous; "a foul odor
thinking
endowed with the capacity to reason the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "sinking" 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 sinking?
Words that rhyme with sinking include: stinking, blinking, thinking, drinking, clinking, shrinking, winking, unthinking, backing, booking, and 86 more.
How many syllables does sinking have?
Sinking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with sinking?
There are 96 words that rhyme with sinking: 96 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for sinking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for sinking in songwriting are stinking, blinking, thinking. 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 sinking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with sinking include stinking, blinking, thinking, drinking, clinking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: saying; 1-syllable: stinking, blinking; 2-syllable: unthinking, dressmaking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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