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73+ Words that rhyme with whole

Whole is a 2-syllable word with 73 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are stole, droll, shoal. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of whole

adverb
  1. to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly'); "he was wholly convinced"; "entirely satisfied with the meal"; "it was completely different from what we expected"; "was completely at fault"; "a totally new situation"; "the directions were all wrong"; "it was not altogether her fault"; "an altogether new approach"; "a whole new idea"
adjective
  1. including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete; "gave his whole attention"; "a whole wardrobe for the tropics"; "the whole hog"; "a whole week"; "the baby cried the whole trip home"; "a whole loaf of bread"
  2. (of siblings) having the same parents; "whole brothers and sisters"

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Examples of "whole" in lyrics

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

  • "Because they don't like me; they just like us as a whole"
    2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now
  • "You could make it whole"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If
  • "And through that union we become a new whole"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind

What do these rhymes mean?

cajole
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"
droll
comical in an odd or whimsical manner; "a droll little man with a quiet tongue-in-cheek kind of humor"
shoal
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide a stretch of shallow water a large group of fish
stole
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
troll
(Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "whole" 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 whole?
Words that rhyme with whole include: stole, droll, shoal, troll, cajole, scroll, stroll, console, control, bowl, and 63 more.
How many syllables does whole have?
Whole has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with whole?
There are 73 words that rhyme with whole: 73 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for whole in a song?
The strongest rhymes for whole in songwriting are stole, droll, shoal. 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 whole?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with whole include stole, droll, shoal, troll, cajole. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: droll, shoal; 1-syllable: stole, control; 2-syllable: cajole, console. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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