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35+ Words that rhyme with walking

Walking is a 2-syllable word with 35 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are talking, stalking, balking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of walking

adjective
  1. close enough to be walked to; "walking distance"; "the factory with the big parking lot...is more convenient than the walk-to factory"
noun
  1. the act of traveling by foot; "walking is a healthy form of exercise"

1 syllable

2 syllables

Examples of "walking" in lyrics

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

  • "After dark, is when the living dead start walking"
    50/50 Twin — Luv My Block
  • "Hallelujah, I'm still walking"
    Annakin Slayd — Alive
  • "Like gaetians? talking, you'll be walking"
    Atoms Family — Brainstorm

What do these rhymes mean?

balking
stopping short and refusing to go on; "a balking"; "a balky mule"; "a balky customer"
blocking
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
docking
the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
stalking
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush the act of following prey stealthily
talking
an exchange of ideas via conversation; "let's have more work and less talk around here"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "walking" 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 walking?
Words that rhyme with walking include: talking, stalking, balking, docking, blocking, caulking, clocking, drinking, asking, hawking, and 25 more.
How many syllables does walking have?
Walking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with walking?
There are 35 words that rhyme with walking: 35 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for walking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for walking in songwriting are talking, stalking, balking. 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 walking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with walking include talking, stalking, balking, docking, blocking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: doing; 1-syllable: talking, stalking; 2-syllable: bluestocking, something. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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