23+ Words that rhyme with speaking

Speaking is a 2-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are beating, cheating, creaking. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of speaking

adjective
  1. capable of or involving speech or speaking; "human beings --the speaking animals"; "a speaking part in the play"
noun
  1. the utterance of intelligible speech
  2. delivering an address to a public audience; "people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking"

Examples of "speaking" in lyrics

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

  • "Shining bright like a beacon is my eye when I'm speaking"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "We went all year without speaking"
    The 49ers — Mesmerized
  • "Anni: Yo hold up Ryze, I'm hearing all that bile you're speaking"
    Annakin Slayd f/ Ryze — Fantasy

What do these rhymes mean?

beating
the act of overcoming or outdoing the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
cheating
not faithful to a spouse or lover; "adulterous husbands and wives
creaking
a squeaking sound; "the creak of the floorboards gave him away"
creeping
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body; "a crawl was all that the injured man could manage
drinking
the act of consuming liquids the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "speaking" 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.

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