Words That Rhyme With Deferring
Deferring (verb) — hold back to a later time
"let's postpone the exam"
RhymePlug found 83 words and phrases that rhyme with deferring, 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 Deferring Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D IH0 F ER1 IH0 NG
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of deferring onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Deferring" and "during" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Deferring" and "referrin'" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Deferring (21)
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.
2 Syllables (8)
3 Syllables (11)
4 Syllables (1)
5 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Deferring (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 Deferring (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 Deferring (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with deferring. 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 Deferring
Deferring is a 3-syllable verb classified as uncommon in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D IH0 F ER1 IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in deferring, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 21 perfect rhymes available, deferring is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with deferring, 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 deferring?
Perfect rhymes for deferring include during, purring, blurring, refering, slurring, and 16 more. Near rhymes include referrin', occurrin', transferrin', recurrin', preferrin', and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 83 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does deferring have?
Deferring has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D IH0 F ER1 IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for deferring?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for deferring include referrin', occurrin', transferrin', recurrin', preferrin', stirrin', returning, concerning. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for deferring?
Multisyllabic rhymes for deferring include differing, deserving, differin', discerning, deservin'. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with deferring?
Multi-word rhymes for deferring include other thing, after thing, over thing, other bring, other king, other spring. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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