Words That Rhyme With Locking
Locking (noun) — the act of locking something up to protect it
RhymePlug found 80 words and phrases that rhyme with locking, 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 Locking Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
L AA1 K IH0 NG
Stress pattern
DUM-da
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of locking onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Locking" and "cocking" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Locking" and "shopping" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Locking (18)
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 (13)
3 Syllables (3)
4 Syllables (1)
5 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Locking (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 Locking (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 Locking (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with locking. Splitting a rhyme across two words lets you hit sounds no single word matches — a staple technique in rap writing.
About Rhyming With Locking
Locking is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (L AA1 K IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in locking, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 18 perfect rhymes available, locking is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with locking, 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 locking?
Perfect rhymes for locking include cocking, docking, hocking, mocking, rocking, and 13 more. Near rhymes include shopping, jogging, dropping, stopping, popping, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 80 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does locking have?
Locking has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is L AA1 K IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for locking?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for locking include shopping, jogging, dropping, stopping, popping, clogging, flogging, blockin'. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for locking?
Multisyllabic rhymes for locking include lockin', logic, larkin, lodging, laing. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with locking?
Multi-word rhymes for locking include rock thing, rock bring, rock king, stock thing, stock bring, block thing. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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