Words that rhyme with sterling
Sterling is a 2-syllable word with 24 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are whirling, yearling, curling. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of sterling
- highest in quality
- British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "sterling" in lyrics
See how sterling is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"In the projects, the fully automated sterling"
Cormega — Endangered Species -
"the 4-5, Infra red Mac and the Sterling"
Cormega — Dramatic Entrance -
"Mostly Turkish hash on the purple grass in the sterling"
Hieroglyphics — 7 Sixes
What do these rhymes mean?
- curling
- of hair having curls a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
- hurling
- a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each
- whirling
- the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
- yearling
- a young child a racehorse considered one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth an animal in its second
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "sterling" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like whirling, yearling, curling create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "sterling" 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.