159+ Words that rhyme with taken

Taken is a 2-syllable word with 159 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awaken, mistaken, shaken. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of taken

adjective
  1. understood in a certain way; made sense of; "a word taken literally"; "a smile taken as consent"; "an open door interpreted as an invitation"
  2. be affected with an indisposition; "the child was taken ill"; "couldn't tell when he would be taken drunk"

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Examples of "taken" in lyrics

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

  • "But the stakes will be taken"
    51.50 — Steady Stayin' Paid '95
  • "Born from the slums and taken"
    Aceyalone — The Thief
  • "See I knew from the gate that you was taken"
    Amil — Girlfriend

What do these rhymes mean?

aiken
United States writer (1889-1973)
awaken
cause to become awake or conscious; "He was roused by the drunken men in the street
jamaican
of or relating to Jamaica (the island or the country) or to its inhabitants; "Jamaican rum
mistaken
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; "well-meaning but misguided teachers"; "a mistaken belief
shaken
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "taken" 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 taken?
Words that rhyme with taken include: awaken, mistaken, shaken, aiken, jamaican, reawaken, unshaken, bacon, blacken, bracken, and 149 more.
How many syllables does taken have?
Taken has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with taken?
There are 159 words that rhyme with taken: 159 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for taken in a song?
The strongest rhymes for taken in songwriting are awaken, mistaken, shaken. 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 taken?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with taken include awaken, mistaken, shaken, aiken, jamaican. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: can, eon; 1-syllable: shaken, aiken; 2-syllable: awaken, mistaken. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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