Words That Rhyme With Devouring
Devouring (verb) — destroy completely
"Fire had devoured our home"
RhymePlug found 57 words and phrases that rhyme with devouring, 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 Devouring Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
D IH0 V AW1 ER0 IH0 NG
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da-da
Syllables
4
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of devouring onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Devouring" and "cowering" — perfect rhyme, 3 syllables
"Devouring" and "empowerin'" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Devouring (7)
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.
3 Syllables (6)
4 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Devouring (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 Devouring (8)
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 Devouring (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with devouring. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
About Rhyming With Devouring
Devouring is a 4-syllable verb classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (D IH0 V AW1 ER0 IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in devouring, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 7 perfect rhymes available, devouring is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with devouring, 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 devouring?
Perfect rhymes for devouring include cowering, powering, scouring, towering, flowering, and 2 more. Near rhymes include empowerin', flowerin', powerin', towerin', allowing, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 57 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does devouring have?
Devouring has 4 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is D IH0 V AW1 ER0 IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da-da.
What are near rhymes for devouring?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for devouring include empowerin', flowerin', powerin', towerin', allowing, powdering, overpowering, encountering. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for devouring?
Multisyllabic rhymes for devouring include empowerin', encounterin', towerin', flowerin', countering. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with devouring?
Multi-word rhymes for devouring include power thing, power bring, power king, power spring, power ring, shower thing. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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