8+ Words that rhyme with striking

Striking is a 2-syllable word with 8 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are liking, hiking, viking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of striking

adjective
  1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
  2. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
noun
  1. the physical coming together of two or more things; "contact with the pier scraped paint from the hull"

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2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "striking" in lyrics

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

  • "Level-level, forward selecting, striking"
    Buddha Monk f/ Babyface Fensta — Done Dem
  • "Militant as PANTHERS, they're resemblance was striking"
    DJ Muggs vs. GZA — Queen's Gambit (NFL)
  • "You to beatin me has the probability of lightning striking"
    Illogic — Check it Out

What do these rhymes mean?

hiking
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; "she enjoys a hike in her spare time"
liking
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment; "I've always had a liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin"
viking
any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "striking" 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 striking?
Words that rhyme with striking include: liking, hiking, viking, biking, disliking, spiking, vikings, psyching.
How many syllables does striking have?
Striking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with striking?
There are 8 words that rhyme with striking: 8 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for striking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for striking in songwriting are liking, hiking, viking. 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 striking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with striking include liking, hiking, viking, biking, disliking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: liking, hiking; 1-syllable: disliking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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