45+ Words that rhyme with tongue

Tongue is a 1-syllable word with 45 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are strung, unsung, pung. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of tongue

noun
  1. a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
  2. a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language
  3. any long thin projection that is transient; "tongues of flame licked at the walls"; "rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark"

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Examples of "tongue" in lyrics

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

  • "See it rolls off the tongue"
    Aesop Rock — Five Fingers
  • "Face down on the tongue"
    Akinyele f/ Papa Suave — Juan Valdez, Love
  • "Baby, I like the way you work that tongue"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — I'm a Pisces

What do these rhymes mean?

bung
a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the
pung
a one-horse sleigh consisting of a box on runners
strung
that is on a string; "keys strung on a red cord"
tung
Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
unsung
not famous or acclaimed; "an obscure family"; "unsung heroes of the war" having value that is not acknowledged

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with tongue?
Words that rhyme with tongue include: strung, unsung, pung, tung, bung, dung, lung, rung, sung, stung, and 35 more.
How many syllables does tongue have?
Tongue has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with tongue?
There are 45 words that rhyme with tongue: 45 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for tongue in a song?
The strongest rhymes for tongue in songwriting are strung, unsung, pung. 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 tongue?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with tongue include strung, unsung, pung, tung, bung. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: strung, pung; 1-syllable: unsung, shantung; 2-syllable: aqualung, underhung. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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