Words That Rhyme With Withholdin'
Withholdin' (noun) — Informal pronunciation of "withholding", common in rap and casual speech.
RhymePlug found 56 words and phrases that rhyme with withholdin', 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 Withholdin' Sounds
Phonemes (ARPAbet)
W IH0 TH HH OW1 L D IH0 N
Stress pattern
da-DUM-da
Syllables
3
Rhymes are matched from the last stressed vowel of withholdin' onward — DUM marks a stressed syllable, da an unstressed one. Words that share this ending sound pattern make the strongest rhymes.
Example rhyme pair
"Withholdin'" and "goldin" — perfect rhyme, 2 syllables
"Withholdin'" and "holding" — near rhyme (slant rhyme)
Perfect Rhymes for Withholdin' (6)
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 (4)
3 Syllables (2)
Near Rhymes for Withholdin' (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 Withholdin' (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 Withholdin'
Withholdin' is a 3-syllable noun classified as common in everyday usage. Its phoneme pattern (W IH0 TH HH OW1 L D IH0 N) determines which words produce strong rhyme matches. RhymePlug uses the CMU Pronunciation Dictionary to analyze the actual sounds in withholdin', producing more accurate matches than spelling-based dictionaries like RhymeZone.
With 6 perfect rhymes available, withholdin' is a versatile word for songwriting and poetry. For rappers and songwriters who also need slang and cultural references that rhyme with withholdin', 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 withholdin'?
Perfect rhymes for withholdin' include goldin, holdin', foldin', unfoldin', moldin', and 1 more. Near rhymes include holding, unfolding, upholding, withholding, folding, and 25 more. Use RhymePlug to explore all 56 rhyming options with cultural references and slang.
How many syllables does withholdin' have?
Withholdin' has 3 syllables. Its phonetic pronunciation is W IH0 TH HH OW1 L D IH0 N. Its stress pattern is da-DUM-da.
What are near rhymes for withholdin'?
Near rhymes (slant rhymes) for withholdin' include holding, unfolding, upholding, withholding, folding, beholding, molding, golding. Near rhymes share similar but not identical sounds and are widely used in rap, songwriting, and modern poetry.
What are multisyllabic rhymes for withholdin'?
Multisyllabic rhymes for withholdin' include withholding, explodin', exploding, eroding, devoted. These are words where multiple syllables match, a technique used by skilled rappers like Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
What two-word phrases rhyme with withholdin'?
RhymePlug did not find common two-word phrases that rhyme with withholdin'. Try the interactive tool for broader matches.
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