Words That Rhyme With Overtaking
Overtaking (noun) — going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
"she drove but well but her reckless passing of every car on the road frightened me"
RhymePlug found 92 words and phrases that rhyme with overtaking, 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 Overtaking Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
OW1 V ER0 T EY2 K IH0 NG
Stress pattern
DUM-da-dum-da
Syllables
4
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of overtaking onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Overtaking" and "aching" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Overtaking" and "overlappin'" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Overtaking (42)
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 (15)
3 Syllables (20)
4 Syllables (6)
5 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Overtaking (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 Overtaking (20)
Words where multiple syllables match, creating compound rhyme patterns. A hallmark of skilled rappers like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and MF DOOM.
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About Rhyming With Overtaking
Overtaking is a 4-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (OW1 V ER0 T EY2 K IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in overtaking, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What rhymes with overtaking?
Perfect rhymes for overtaking include aching, baking, faking, making, raking, and 37 more. Near rhymes include overlappin', overseein', overlookin', overdosing, relocating, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 92 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does overtaking have?
Overtaking has 4 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is OW1 V ER0 T EY2 K IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is DUM-da-dum-da.
What are near rhymes for overtaking?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for overtaking include overlappin', overseein', overlookin', overdosing, relocating, overloading, overcomin', rotatin'. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for overtaking?
Multisyllabic rhymes for overtaking include alternatin', operatin', undertakin', cooperatin', decoratin'. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with overtaking?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with overtaking. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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