Words That Rhyme With Hollow
Hollow (noun) — a cavity or space in something
"hunger had caused the hollows in their cheeks"
RhymePlug found 96 words and phrases that rhyme with hollow, 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 Hollow Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
HH AA1 L OW0
Stress pattern
DUM-da
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of hollow onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Hollow" and "calo" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Hollow" and "sorrow" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Hollow (34)
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 (17)
3 Syllables (13)
4 Syllables (3)
5 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Hollow (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 Hollow (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 Hollow (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with hollow. 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 Hollow
Hollow is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (HH AA1 L OW0) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in hollow, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 34 perfect rhymes available, hollow is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with hollow, 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 hollow?
Perfect rhymes for hollow include calo, malo, salo, lalo, balo, and 29 more. Near rhymes include sorrow, morrow, aro, caro, haro, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 96 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does hollow have?
Hollow has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is HH AA1 L OW0. Its stress pattern is DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for hollow?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for hollow include sorrow, morrow, aro, caro, haro, maro, naro, paro. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for hollow?
Multisyllabic rhymes for hollow include harlow, hollowed, hollows, hartlepool, hotspots. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with hollow?
Multi-word rhymes for hollow include doll so, la low, doll know, doll go, doll show, la slow. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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