Words That Rhyme With Forgetting
Forgetting (verb) — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
"I tried to bury these unpleasant memories"
RhymePlug found 83 words and phrases that rhyme with forgetting, 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 Forgetting Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
F ER0 G EH1 T IH0 NG
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of forgetting onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Forgetting" and "betting" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Forgetting" and "heading" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Forgetting (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 (11)
3 Syllables (9)
4 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Forgetting (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 Forgetting (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 Forgetting (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with forgetting. 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 Forgetting
Forgetting is a 3-syllable verb classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (F ER0 G EH1 T IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in forgetting, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 21 perfect rhymes available, forgetting is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with forgetting, 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 forgetting?
Perfect rhymes for forgetting include betting, getting, jetting, letting, netting, and 16 more. Near rhymes include heading, wedding, beheading, embedding, spreading, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 83 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does forgetting have?
Forgetting has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is F ER0 G EH1 T IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for forgetting?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for forgetting include heading, wedding, beheading, embedding, spreading, forgettin', settin', upsettin'. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for forgetting?
Multisyllabic rhymes for forgetting include forgettin', fermenting, forensics, forensic, perfecting. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with forgetting?
Multi-word rhymes for forgetting include forget thing, forget bring, forget king, upset thing, forget spring, forget ring. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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