Words That Rhyme With Retaking
Retaking (noun) — the act of taking something back
RhymePlug found 104 words and phrases that rhyme with retaking, 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 Retaking Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
R IY0 T EY1 K IH0 NG
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of retaking onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Retaking" and "aching" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Retaking" and "makin'" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Retaking (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 (19)
4 Syllables (7)
5 Syllables (1)
Near Rhymes for Retaking (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 Retaking (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 Retaking (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with retaking. 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 Retaking
Retaking is a 3-syllable noun classified as rare in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (R IY0 T EY1 K IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in retaking, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 42 perfect rhymes available, retaking is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with retaking, 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 retaking?
Perfect rhymes for retaking include aching, baking, faking, making, raking, and 37 more. Near rhymes include makin', takin', creating, escaping, relating, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 104 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does retaking have?
Retaking has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is R IY0 T EY1 K IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for retaking?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for retaking include makin', takin', creating, escaping, relating, waiting, awaiting, debating. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for retaking?
Multisyllabic rhymes for retaking include repaying, reshaping, replaying, restraining, reclaiming. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with retaking?
Multi-word rhymes for retaking include mistake thing, away king, today king, ok king, uk king, okay king. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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