Words That Rhyme With Sitting
Sitting (noun) — (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
"he wanted his portrait painted but couldn't spare time for the sitting"
RhymePlug found 93 words and phrases that rhyme with sitting, 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 Sitting Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
S IH1 T IH0 NG
Stress pattern
DUM-da
Syllables
2
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of sitting onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Sitting" and "fitting" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Sitting" and "getting" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Sitting (31)
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 (14)
3 Syllables (13)
Near Rhymes for Sitting (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 Sitting (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 Sitting (12)
Two-word phrases whose combined ending sound rhymes with sitting. 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 Sitting
Sitting is a 2-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (S IH1 T IH0 NG) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in sitting, producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 31 perfect rhymes available, sitting is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with sitting, 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 sitting?
Perfect rhymes for sitting include fitting, getting, hitting, pitting, quiting, and 26 more. Near rhymes include getting, kidding, bidding, shipping, picking, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 93 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does sitting have?
Sitting has 2 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is S IH1 T IH0 NG. Its stress pattern is DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for sitting?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for sitting include getting, kidding, bidding, shipping, picking, ridding, fittin', kicking. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for sitting?
Multisyllabic rhymes for sitting include sipping, sticking, steering, singing, spinning. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with sitting?
Multi-word rhymes for sitting include shit thing, bit thing, hit thing, shit bring, shit king, shit spring. Splitting a rhyme across two words is a common songwriting technique for hitting sounds that no single word matches.
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