Words That Rhyme With Retelling
Retelling (verb) — render verbally,
"recite a poem"
RhymePlug found 87 words and phrases that rhyme with retelling, 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 Retelling Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
R IY0 T EH1 L IH0 NG
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of retelling onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Retelling" and "elling" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Retelling" and "compellin'" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Retelling (29)
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 (12)
4 Syllables (2)
Near Rhymes for Retelling (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 Retelling (16)
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 Retelling (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with retelling. 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 Retelling
Retelling is a 3-syllable verb classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (R IY0 T EH1 L IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in retelling, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 29 perfect rhymes available, retelling is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with retelling, 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 retelling?
Perfect rhymes for retelling include elling, belling, felling, selling, telling, and 24 more. Near rhymes include compellin', tellin', preparing, sellin', medellin, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 87 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does retelling have?
Retelling has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is R IY0 T EH1 L IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for retelling?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for retelling include compellin', tellin', preparing, sellin', medellin, comparing, declaring, llewellyn. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for retelling?
Multisyllabic rhymes for retelling include replenish, resetting, replenished, respecting, respectin'. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with retelling?
Multi-word rhymes for retelling include hotel thing, hotel bring, hotel king, hotel spring, hotel ring, hotel sing. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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