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93+ Words that rhyme with suddenly

Suddenly is a 3-syllable word with 93 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are only, manly, wanly. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of suddenly

adverb
  1. happening unexpectedly; "suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side"
  2. quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly"
  3. on impulse; without premeditation; "he decided to go to Chicago on the spur of the moment"; "he made up his mind suddenly"

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "suddenly" in lyrics

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

  • "Them no worry we, I strike em down suddenly"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words
  • "Art fuckery, suddenly?"
    Aesop Rock — None Shall Pass
  • "Suddenly"
    Binary Star — Conquistadors

What do these rhymes mean?

evenly
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way; "a class evenly divided between girls and boys
finely
in tiny pieces; "the surfaces were finely granular" in an elegant manner; "finely costumed actors" in a delicate manner
manly
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
only
and nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child
wanly
in a weak or pale or languid manner; "she was smiling wanly"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "suddenly" has 3 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 suddenly?
Words that rhyme with suddenly include: only, manly, wanly, evenly, finely, keenly, lonely, mainly, meanly, openly, and 83 more.
How many syllables does suddenly have?
Suddenly has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with suddenly?
There are 93 words that rhyme with suddenly: 93 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for suddenly in a song?
The strongest rhymes for suddenly in songwriting are only, manly, wanly. 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 suddenly?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with suddenly include only, manly, wanly, evenly, finely. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: ernie; 1-syllable: only, manly; 2-syllable: evenly, finely. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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