Words that rhyme with likeness
Closest near rhymes for likeness
brightness, whiteness, lightness and tightness
No common English word is a perfect rhyme for likeness. The closest near rhymes are brightness, whiteness, lightness and tightness.
Near rhymes for likeness
These share the stressed vowel or the ending but not every sound. Songwriters call them slant rhymes.
- brightness
- whiteness
- lightness
- tightness
- politeness
- niceness
- rightness
- minus
- arthritis
- hepatitis
- highness
- sinus
- meningitis
- dryness
- bronchitis
- dermatitis
- shyness
- encephalitis
- osteoarthritis
- detritus
- primus
- motorcyclists
- gastritis
- laryngitis
- situs
- crisis
- scientists
- lightning
- weakness
- bias
- kindness
- sickness
- thickness
- frightening
- priceless
- blindness
- pious
- tightening
- cypress
- lifeless
Perfect rhymes for likeness
No common word ends with exactly the same sound as likeness.
How likeness sounds
| Pronunciation | /ˈlaɪknəs/ |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2 (LIKE-ness) |
| Stress pattern | DUM-da |
| Rhyme sound | -aɪknəs |
Likeness has two syllables, with the stress on the first. Rhymes must match from the stressed vowel to the end of the word.
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Questions
- What rhymes with likeness?
- No common word rhymes perfectly with likeness. Near rhymes such as brightness, whiteness, lightness, tightness and politeness come closest.
- How many words rhyme with likeness?
- We found 0 common perfect rhymes for likeness, plus 40 near rhymes.
- How many syllables are in likeness?
- Likeness has two syllables, with the stress on the first.