Words That Rhyme With Applying
Applying (verb) — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
"use your head!"
RhymePlug found 112 words and phrases that rhyme with applying, organized by rhyme type. Each match is scored using phoneme-quality analysis from the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary, not just spelling patterns. For cultural references, slang, audience modes, and content filtering, use the interactive RhymePlug tool.
How Applying Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
AH0 P L AY1 IH0 NG
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of applying onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Applying" and "dying" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Applying" and "tryin'" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Applying (50)
Words with identical ending sounds from the last stressed vowel onward. The strongest type of rhyme. Grouped by syllable count so you can match your line's meter.
1 Syllable (1)
2 Syllables (21)
3 Syllables (13)
Near Rhymes for Applying (30)
Words with similar but not identical ending sounds. Also called slant rhymes or half rhymes. Widely used in rap and modern songwriting for creative flexibility.
Multisyllabic Rhymes for Applying (20)
Words where multiple syllables match, creating compound rhyme patterns. A hallmark of skilled rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and MF DOOM.
Multi-Word Rhymes for Applying (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with applying. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
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About Rhyming With Applying
Applying is a 3-syllable verb classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (AH0 P L AY1 IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in applying, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 50 perfect rhymes available, applying is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with applying, toggle culture mode on in the interactive tool to see matches from our database of 5,600+ cultural terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rhymes with applying?
Perfect rhymes for applying include dying, lying, tying, vying, eying, and 45 more. Near rhymes include tryin', applyin', denyin', relyin', supplyin', and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 112 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does applying have?
Applying has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is AH0 P L AY1 IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for applying?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for applying include tryin', applyin', denyin', relyin', supplyin', implyin', replyin', buyin'. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for applying?
Multisyllabic rhymes for applying include applyin', uprising, aspiring, acquiring, obliging. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with applying?
Multi-word rhymes for applying include july thing, july bring, july king, apply thing, supply thing, nearby thing. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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