22+ Words that rhyme with surprising

Surprising is a 3-syllable word with 22 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are rising, uprising, unsurprising. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of surprising

adjective
  1. causing surprise or wonder or amazement; "the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data"; "leaped up with surprising agility"; "she earned a surprising amount of money"

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Examples of "surprising" in lyrics

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

  • "cars bumper to bumper traffic surprising"
    Big Quarters — August
  • "But they don't put it on the front page, I guess it's really not surprising"
    Braintax — Invisible Media
  • "Reminisce and it's not surprising"
    Cunninlynguists f/ Cashmere the Professional — Family Ties

What do these rhymes mean?

devising
the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans
rising
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status; "a rising trend
sizing
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; "size gives body to a fabric"
unsurprising
not causing surprise
uprising
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "surprising" 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 surprising?
Words that rhyme with surprising include: rising, uprising, unsurprising, sizing, devising, revising, despising, socializing, amusing, confusing, and 12 more.
How many syllables does surprising have?
Surprising has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with surprising?
There are 22 words that rhyme with surprising: 22 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for surprising in a song?
The strongest rhymes for surprising in songwriting are rising, uprising, unsurprising. 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 surprising?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with surprising include rising, uprising, unsurprising, sizing, devising. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: rising, sizing; 1-syllable: uprising, devising; 2-syllable: unsurprising, socializing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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