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288+ Words that rhyme with yawn

Yawn is a 1-syllable word with 288 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are brawn, braun, dawn. 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 yawn

noun
  1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"
verb
  1. utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance"
  2. be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"

1 syllable

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Examples of "yawn" in lyrics

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

  • "Six billion gorillas for whom the graves yawn"
    Aesop Rock — No City
  • "You make me yawn"
    Baby Blak — Firewater
  • "Dissin your song and feel you mouth to fist when you yawn"
    Brother Ali — Victory! (Come Forward)

What do these rhymes mean?

braun
the German mistress of Adolf Hitler (1910-1945) United States rocket engineer (born in Germany where he designed a
brawn
possessing muscular strength
dawn
the first light of day; "we got up before dawn"; "they talked until morning" the earliest period
drawn
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering; "looking careworn as she bent over her mending
gone
destroyed or killed; "we are gone geese" dead; "he is deceased"; "our dear departed friend" well in the past; former

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with yawn?
Words that rhyme with yawn include: brawn, braun, dawn, drawn, gone, prawn, spawn, awn, amon, shawn, and 278 more.
How many syllables does yawn have?
Yawn has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with yawn?
There are 288 words that rhyme with yawn: 288 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for yawn in a song?
The strongest rhymes for yawn in songwriting are brawn, braun, dawn. 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 yawn?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with yawn include brawn, braun, dawn, drawn, gone. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brawn, braun; 1-syllable: amon, baton; 2-syllable: teheran, moldovan. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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