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53+ Words that rhyme with trying

Trying is a 1-syllable word with 53 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are dying, buying, crying. 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 trying

adjective
  1. hard to endure; "fell upon trying times"
  2. extremely irritating to the nerves; "nerve-racking noise"; "the stressful days before a war"; "a trying day at the office"

Examples of "trying" in lyrics

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

  • "But looky looos they still be trying"
    Aceyalone — The Walls and the Windows
  • "Maybe I should just give up or stop trying"
    Aesop Rock — The Yes and the Y'all
  • "Now Summer's slowly dying - see Summer's soul was trying"
    Alexipharmic — Summer

What do these rhymes mean?

buying
the act of buying; "buying and selling fill their days"; "shrewd purchasing requires considerable knowledge"
crying
demanding attention; "clamant needs"; "a crying need
dying
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be; "a dying man"; "his dying wish
flying
moving swiftly; "fast-flying planes"; "played the difficult passage with flying fingers" hurried and brief
lying
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with trying?
Words that rhyme with trying include: dying, buying, crying, lying, flying, frying, spying, supplying, underlying, dyeing, and 43 more.
How many syllables does trying have?
Trying has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with trying?
There are 53 words that rhyme with trying: 53 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for trying in a song?
The strongest rhymes for trying in songwriting are dying, buying, crying. 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 trying?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with trying include dying, buying, crying, lying, flying. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: dying, buying; 1-syllable: supplying, shining; 2-syllable: underlying, overlying. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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