162+ Words that rhyme with stricken

Stricken is a 2-syllable word with 162 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chicken, thicken, sicken. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of stricken

adjective
  1. grievously affected especially by disease
  2. (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; "conscience-smitten"; "awe-struck"
  3. put out of action (by illness)

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Examples of "stricken" in lyrics

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

  • "Another victim's stricken"
    — Atoms All Stars
  • "The rhymes that I've written, the spines that I've stricken"
    Tha Beggas — Appleseeds
  • "One who speaks with the mind that's been stricken."
    Buddha Monk — The Prophecy

What do these rhymes mean?

chicken
easily frightened the flesh of a chicken used for food a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs
quicken
move faster; "The car accelerated" make keen or more acute; "whet my appetite" give life or energy to
sicken
cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of; "The pornographic pictures sickened us" get sick
thicken
make thick or thicker; "Thicken the sauce"; "inspissate the tar so that it becomes pitch" become thick or thicker
wiccan
of or relating to Wicca a believer in Wicca

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "stricken" 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 stricken?
Words that rhyme with stricken include: chicken, thicken, sicken, quicken, wiccan, awestricken, andean, awaken, beckon, broken, and 152 more.
How many syllables does stricken have?
Stricken has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with stricken?
There are 162 words that rhyme with stricken: 162 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for stricken in a song?
The strongest rhymes for stricken in songwriting are chicken, thicken, sicken. 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 stricken?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with stricken include chicken, thicken, sicken, quicken, wiccan. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: can, eon; 1-syllable: chicken, thicken; 2-syllable: awaken, betoken. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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