38+ Words that rhyme with swallow

Swallow is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are follow, hollow, apollo. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of swallow

noun
  1. a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale"
  2. the act of swallowing; "one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"
  3. small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations

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Examples of "swallow" in lyrics

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

  • "B: Well, do you swallow?"
    2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny
  • "Is hard to swallow"
    40 Glocc f/ Suga Free, Mr. Shadow — Leave Me Alone (Little Bitty Box)
  • "Yo man couldn't make you swallow"
    5th Ward Boyz f/ Willie D (of Geto Boys) — PWA

What do these rhymes mean?

apollo
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto
dalo
herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental
follow
to travel behind, go after, come after; "The ducklings followed their mother around the pond
hollow
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity; "a hollow wall"; "a hollow tree"; "hollow cheeks
rollo
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "swallow" 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 swallow?
Words that rhyme with swallow include: follow, hollow, apollo, rollo, dalo, wallow, au, hollo, shallow, malo, and 28 more.
How many syllables does swallow have?
Swallow has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with swallow?
There are 38 words that rhyme with swallow: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for swallow in a song?
The strongest rhymes for swallow in songwriting are follow, hollow, apollo. 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 swallow?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with swallow include follow, hollow, apollo, rollo, dalo. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: au, aux; 1-syllable: follow, hollow; 2-syllable: apollo, depalo. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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