55+ Words that rhyme with telephone

Telephone is a 3-syllable word with 55 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are phone, gone, zone. Multi-syllable rhymes sound more sophisticated — they're a hallmark of skilled lyricists and create complex rhythmic patterns.

Definition of telephone

noun
  1. electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "I talked to him on the telephone"
  2. transmitting speech at a distance
verb
  1. get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"

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Examples of "telephone" in lyrics

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

  • "And find your wife cryin on the telephone"
    2 Live Crew — Revelation
  • "girl we been on this telephone"
    69 Boyz — Backseat
  • "books, tv, radio and telephone"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much

What do these rhymes mean?

gone
destroyed or killed; "we are gone geese" dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend" well in the past; former
phone
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then
throne
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
tone
the quality of a person's voice; "he began in a conversational tone
zone
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features any of the regions of the surface of the Earth

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "telephone" 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 telephone?
Words that rhyme with telephone include: phone, gone, zone, tone, throne, stone, clone, prone, cyclone, one, and 45 more.
How many syllables does telephone have?
Telephone has 3 syllables.
How many words rhyme with telephone?
There are 55 words that rhyme with telephone: 55 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for telephone in a song?
The strongest rhymes for telephone in songwriting are phone, gone, zone. 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 telephone?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with telephone include phone, gone, zone, tone, throne. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: phone, gone; 1-syllable: cyclone, condone; 2-syllable: overblown, homegrown. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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