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Quick Overview
The fastest way to find the right sound for your writing.
The word broken is pronounced with two syllables and ends with an "en" sound preceded by a "k" (/oʊkən/). To find a perfect rhyme, you need a word that matches this exact two-syllable rhythm and ending sound.
Common perfect rhymes include spoken, token, chosen, and stolen. If you want to get creative, you can use near rhymes like open or frozen, or slant rhymes like ocean or motion.
For two-word phrase rhymes, combinations like words spoken or truth spoken match the syllable count and ending vowel sounds perfectly, making them excellent for modern songwriting.
Word Profile
A linguistic breakdown of the base word.
| Target Word | Broken |
| Syllable Count | 2 (Bro-ken) |
| Stress Pattern | Primary stress on the 1st syllable (BRO-ken) |
| Pronunciation (US) | /ˈbroʊkən/ (bro-ken) |
| Part of Speech | Adjective / Verb (Past participle of break) |
| Rhyming Difficulty | Low |
What Does Rhyming Mean?
A simple breakdown of how sounds match in English.
Rhyming occurs when the ending sounds of two or more words match perfectly. In American English, a true rhyme requires the final stressed vowel and all subsequent sounds to be identical.
1. The Vowel Sound
In "broken," the stress is on the first syllable "Bro" (broh). Any word that perfectly rhymes with it must share this initial long "o" sound.
2. The Consonant Sound
After the stressed syllable, the word ends with "ken" (/kən/). Perfect rhymes must end in this exact same combination of sounds.
3. Spelling Doesn't Matter
Rhyme is about sound, not letters. "Token" ends in "-en" while "broken" also ends in "-en," but words like "stolen" match the sound perfectly despite the spelling differences.
70+ Rhyming Words Grid
A complete visual directory of 70+ rhyming words. Click any word to explore its definition.
Perfect Rhymes (Exact Sound Match)
Two-Syllable Suffix Rhymes (-en)
Vowel & Slant Rhymes (/oʊ/ sound)
One-Syllable Slant Rhymes
Phrase & Multi-Syllable Rhymes
Top 30 Rhyme Deep Dives
Meanings, IPA pronunciations, poetry, lyrics, and writing tips for the 30 best rhyming words.
Spoken
/ˈspoʊkən/Uttered through the mouth with the voice.
Token
/ˈtoʊkən/A symbol or sign; a keepsake.
Chosen
/ˈtʃoʊzən/Selected from a group.
Stolen
/ˈstoʊlən/Taken without permission.
Woken
/ˈwoʊkən/Roused from sleep.
Awoken
/əˈwoʊkən/Roused from sleep or inactivity.
Unspoken
/ʌnˈspoʊkən/Not expressed in words.
Outspoken
/aʊtˈspoʊkən/Frank in stating one's opinions.
Heartbroken
/ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊkən/Overwhelmed by sorrow and grief.
Unbroken
/ʌnˈbroʊkən/Not damaged or broken.
Open
/ˈoʊpən/Not closed or sealed; accessible.
Golden
/ˈɡoʊldən/Made of or colored like gold.
Frozen
/ˈfroʊzən/Turned into ice; very cold.
Woven
/ˈwoʊvən/Formed by interlacing threads.
Wooden
/ˈwʊdən/Made of wood; stiff.
Beholden
/bɪˈhoʊldən/Owing thanks or a debt to someone.
Molten
/ˈmoʊltən/Melted, made liquid by heat.
Motion
/ˈmoʊʃən/The action or process of moving.
Ocean
/ˈoʊʃən/A vast expanse of saltwater.
Potion
/ˈpoʊʃən/A liquid with healing or magical properties.
Devotion
/dɪˈvoʊʃən/Profound love, loyalty, or enthusiasm.
Emotion
/ɪˈmoʊʃən/A strong feeling or instinct.
Focus
/ˈfoʊkəs/The center of interest or activity.
Locust
/ˈloʊkəst/A type of swarming grasshopper.
Lotus
/ˈloʊtəs/An aquatic flowering plant.
Vocal
/ˈvoʊkəl/Relating to the human voice.
Local
/ˈloʊkəl/Belonging to a particular area.
Oak
/oʊk/A large deciduous tree.
Words spoken
/wɜrdz ˈspoʊkən/Things that have been said aloud.
Truth spoken
/truːθ ˈspoʊkən/The act of telling the truth.
30 Original Poetry Examples
Short, original poems created specifically for this article.
He left me bruised and broken,
By words that should've gone unspoken.
Rhyme: Spoken (Perfect)
A heart so easily broken,
Like a cheap and wooden token.
Rhyme: Token (Perfect)
The path we take is broken,
But it is the one I've chosen.
Rhyme: Chosen (Perfect)
My peace of mind is broken,
By hours that are stolen.
Rhyme: Stolen (Perfect)
The silence of the broken,
Like a dream from which I've woken.
Rhyme: Woken (Perfect)
The beast inside the broken,
Has finally been awoken.
Rhyme: Awoken (Perfect)
We fix the things that are broken,
With feelings left unspoken.
Rhyme: Unspoken (Perfect)
The activist was outspoken,
Fighting for the ones who are broken.
Rhyme: Outspoken (Perfect)
I stood there, completely broken,
Utterly and entirely heartbroken.
Rhyme: Heartbroken (Perfect)
Through trials, our spirit's unbroken,
Though the world around us is broken.
Rhyme: Unbroken (Perfect)
The door was left wide open,
Revealing a heart that was broken.
Rhyme: Open (Near)
The sunlight on the broken,
Made the ruins look almost golden.
Rhyme: Golden (Near)
The river stood there frozen,
Like my heart, cold and broken.
Rhyme: Frozen (Near)
The threads of trust are broken,
In the tapestry we've woven.
Rhyme: Woven (Near)
The bridge was old and broken,
Made of planks that were wooden.
Rhyme: Wooden (Near)
I am no longer broken,
Nor to my past beholden.
Rhyme: Beholden (Near)
The glass was fused and broken,
Flowing like a river molten.
Rhyme: Molten (Near)
The wheels of time are broken,
Stuck in a slow-motion.
Rhyme: Motion (Slant)
My heart is vast and broken,
Like a stormy, raging ocean.
Rhyme: Ocean (Slant)
He drank the cure for broken,
A magic, healing potion.
Rhyme: Potion (Slant)
A vow of deep devotion,
Can mend a soul that's broken.
Rhyme: Devotion (Slant)
He hid his raw emotion,
Behind a smile that was broken.
Rhyme: Emotion (Slant)
My mind is cracked and broken,
I cannot find my focus.
Rhyme: Focus (Slant)
The plague came like a locust,
Leaving the harvest broken.
Rhyme: Locust (Slant)
From the stems that are broken,
Blooms the resilient lotus.
Rhyme: Lotus (Slant)
My chords were strained and broken,
But I remained vocal.
Rhyme: Vocal (Slant)
The news was sad and broken,
Spread by the town's local.
Rhyme: Local (Slant)
The mighty branch is broken,
Fallen from the ancient oak.
Rhyme: Oak (Slant)
A promise leaves me broken,
Tied to the words spoken.
Rhyme: Words spoken (Phrase)
The mirror leaves me broken,
By the harsh truth spoken.
Rhyme: Truth spoken (Phrase)
50 Example Sentences
See how rhymes function in original sentences across 3 contexts. The rhyming words are highlighted for easy learning.
Perfect & Suffix Rhymes
- She felt entirely broken after the promise was spoken.
- He handed her a token to replace the trust that was broken.
- The chosen path was rough and broken.
- My youth was stolen, leaving me broken.
- The silence was broken when the beast was woken.
- The dream was broken when I was awoken.
- The unspoken rules of the broken house.
- She was outspoken about the broken system.
- He was heartbroken and completely broken.
- Their spirit remained unbroken even when the world was broken.
- The open wound revealed a broken soul.
- The golden hour hid the broken glass.
- A frozen lake hid a broken boat.
- The woven blanket covered the broken child.
- The wooden chair had a broken leg.
- He was no longer beholden to the broken past.
- The molten metal poured into the broken mold.
- He kept his devotion despite the broken vow.
- A surge of emotion broke over his broken face.
- The token of love mended the broken heart.
Slant & Near Rhymes
- The ocean waves sounded like a broken record.
- He took a potion to heal his broken spirit.
- The motion of the train was broken.
- I lost my focus when the screen got broken.
- A locust swarm left the crops broken.
- The lotus bloomed from the broken stem.
- He was very vocal about the broken contract.
- The local news reported the broken bridge.
- The oak tree had a broken branch.
- A smoke alarm with a broken battery.
- She made a joke to hide her broken heart.
- The choke in his voice revealed he was broken.
- He took a poke at the broken machine.
- The soak in the tub helped his broken bones.
- The cloak hid his broken wings.
- A croak came from the broken pipe.
- The coke spilled over the broken glass.
- He was flat broke, and his spirit was broken.
- The motor sputtered with a broken sound.
- The poster hung over the broken bed.
Poetic Couplet Examples (End Rhymes)
- The mirror shattered, cracked and broken, / Reflected all the words unspoken.
- A friendship lost, a promise broken, / Like secrets in the night unspoken.
- The chains fell off, the spell was broken, / As if from a long sleep woken.
- He gave a ring, a simple token, / To mend the heart that he had broken.
- The winter wind was harsh and frozen, / Leaving spirits crushed and broken.
- She stood before the wide ocean, / Feeling utterly alone and broken.
- With deep and fierce devotion, / He loved her, though she was broken.
- The engine lost its steady motion, / Rattling like a thing broken.
- He drank a bitter, sweet potion, / To forget the heart that's broken.
- The ancient oak had a branch broken, / A symbol of the words spoken.
30 Original Song Lyric Examples
Modern, catchy lyric lines demonstrating how to rhyme with broken naturally.
"You left me in the dark, completely broken, with only lies unspoken."
"She took the ring, the golden token, and left my heart completely broken."
"The road is rough, the pavement broken, but it's the life that I have chosen."
"My time is gone, my youth is stolen, my confidence is fully broken."
"I feel like I am finally woken, from a dream where I was broken."
"The giant sleeps, the spell unbroken, but now the beast has been awoken."
"We hide the tears, the hurt unspoken, trying to fix the parts that's broken."
"She raised her voice, so loud and outspoken, fighting for the ones who are broken."
"I'm standing here, so devastated, heartbroken, completely broken."
"Through every storm, our bond is unbroken, even when the world is broken."
"The door is wide, the lock is open, step inside my soul that's broken."
"The sunset makes the ruins golden, hiding all the parts that's broken."
"My heart is cold, my tears are frozen, standing in the wind so broken."
"The threads of love that we have woven, are coming loose and badly broken."
"The floorboards creak, the stairs are wooden, leading up to dreams that's broken."
"I'm free at last, no more beholden, to the fears that kept me broken."
"The lava flows, hot and molten, fixing all the rocks that's broken."
"Lost in the waves, the rolling motion, I feel like I am slowly broken."
"Diving deep into the ocean, searching for a heart that's broken."
"Drink the magic, healing potion, mend the soul that's left so broken."
"I swear to you my deep devotion, I will fix the parts that's broken."
"Don't hide behind a fake emotion, let me see the parts that's broken."
"I lost my mind, I lost my focus, trying to fix a heart that's broken."
"Swarm of lies, like a locust, leaving everything so broken."
"Blooming from the mud, the lotus, grows from stems that are broken."
"I will sing out, loud and vocal, even when my voice is broken."
"Heard the news from a town local, about a home that was broken."
"Underneath the ancient oak, I hide my broken heart."
"Tied to the words spoken, my spirit is broken."
"By the harsh truth spoken, the mirror is broken."
25 Original Rap & Hip-Hop Rhyme Examples
Family-friendly, rhythm-heavy bars demonstrating multi-syllable and internal rhymes.
Step in the room and the ice is broken,
Never leave a single word unspoken,
I'm the chosen,
Watch the token.
Mind state focused, never broken,
Treat the mic like a precious token,
When I'm woken,
The beast is awoken.
They see the vision and it's unbroken,
Stay on the path that I have chosen,
No promises stolen,
I'm never heartbroken.
Streets are cold, yeah they're frozen,
But my spirit is never broken,
Keep the wheels in motion,
Devotion to the ocean.
Flow is hot, yeah it's molten,
Rapping like a magic potion,
Don't be outspoken,
If you're broke and broken.
I'm the local,
And my vocal,
Is never broken,
Like a bad joke.
Haters choke on the smoke,
When I provoke,
Leaving their careers broken,
That's the truth spoken.
I don't wear a cloak,
I don't croak,
I just leave the beat broken,
Like an oak.
Money is the root, beholden,
Leaves the family broken,
Keep your emotion,
Out of the ocean.
I weave it like it's woven,
Never let my focus be broken,
I'm the one who's chosen,
To be outspoken.
Grab a token,
Make a motion,
Fix the system that is broken,
Like a potion.
Waking up the magic, awoken,
From a sleep that was broken,
I'm the lotus,
From the focus.
Rhymes are golden,
Never stolen,
My flow is never broken,
I'm beholden.
Don't be frozen,
In the past where you are broken,
Keep your eyes open,
Words spoken.
I soak up the game, never broken,
Like a joke that was spoken,
I'm the local,
With the vocal.
They try to break me, left me broken,
But my will was unbroken,
I'm outspoken,
And chosen.
Heart of oak, never broken,
Like a ring, a precious token,
Words unspoken,
But devotion.
The mirror shattered, cracked and broken,
All the lies that were spoken,
Left me heartbroken,
But I'm woken.
Beat is heavy, like a locust,
Mind is sharp, I'm in focus,
System is broken,
Like a potion.
No emotion,
Just the motion,
Of the ocean,
My heart is frozen, but I'm not broken.
Wood is wooden,
Chains are woven,
Try to keep me locked and broken,
But I'm awoken.
I'm a sailor on the ocean,
Riding the motion,
My compass is broken,
But I'm golden.
Sip the potion,
Cause a commotion,
Leave the stage completely broken,
Truth spoken.
I'm the token,
That was stolen,
Now I'm back and unbroken,
Beholden to no one, words spoken.
I don't poke,
I don't choke,
I just leave the beat broken,
With the words spoken.
Everyday Usage
How native speakers use rhymes in casual, daily life.
In daily conversation, exact rhymes are rarely used unless telling a joke or quoting a song. However, slant rhymes and rhythmic matches are used constantly to make speech sound natural and flowing.
- "The vacuum is broken, so we have to sweep the golden retriever's hair manually."
- "I feel so broken up about the team losing, but I'll be woken up by the alarm anyway."
- "Don't leave the door open, the AC is broken."
- "My phone screen is broken, but the token machine at the arcade still works."
- "The chain is broken on my bike, I need to get a local mechanic."
Academic Usage
How to use rhymes in essays and research.
In academic writing, end rhymes are almost never used. However, rhythmic parallelism (using words with the same syllable count and suffix) is a powerful rhetorical device for concluding paragraphs.
- "When the social contract is broken, the resulting emotion can lead to upheaval."
- "The treaty was broken, leaving the allied nations beholden to foreign powers."
- "A broken symmetry in physics often leads to a new state of motion."
- "The broken artifacts were carefully pieced together, their history unspoken until now."
- "We must analyze the broken systems of the past, ensuring the same mistakes are not chosen again."
Professional Usage
How to use rhymes in business and corporate settings.
In marketing and copywriting, slant rhymes and suffix matches are used to create memorable slogans and taglines. They make the language stick in the consumer's mind.
- "Fixing the broken pieces of your focus." (Software Slogan)
- "A token of appreciation for a broken system, now repaired." (Banking)
- "Don't let a broken dream go unspoken." (Career Coaching)
- "From the ocean to the city, we fix what's broken." (Logistics)
- "Our devotion to quality leaves nothing broken." (Manufacturing)
Easy Rhymes
Simple two-syllable words for early readers.
For elementary school students just learning phonics, sticking to simple, two-syllable words that share the "-en" ending is the best approach. These words are easy to spell, picture, and sound out.
Open
Not closed
Token
A coin
Golden
Gold colored
Chosen
Picked
Stolen
Taken
Wooden
Made of wood
Woven
Threaded
Woken
Awake
Longer Rhymes
Multi-syllable words for advanced writing.
Using multi-syllable rhymes shows a high level of skill in writing. These words match the 2-syllable rhythm of "broken" perfectly, creating a cascading, satisfying rhythm.
Unspoken (3 syllables)
un-spo-ken. Perfect for secrets and hidden feelings.
Outspoken (3 syllables)
out-spo-ken. Great for describing an activist or honest person.
Heartbroken (3 syllables)
heart-bro-ken. A literal rhyme for deep sadness.
Devotion (3 syllables)
de-vo-tion. A slant rhyme for loyalty and love.
Emotion (3 syllables)
e-mo-tion. A slant rhyme for inner feelings.
Beholden (3 syllables)
be-hol-den. A near rhyme for owing a debt.
Rhymes by Syllable
Categorized by beat count for rhythm matching.
Matching syllables helps maintain a steady meter in poetry and a steady beat in music. Here are rhymes broken down by their syllable count.
1-Syllable Slant Rhymes
2-Syllable Rhymes
3-Syllable Rhymes
Common Mistakes
Avoid these frequent rhyming pitfalls.
Trying to rhyme "broken" with "bacon."
✓ Use a word with a long "o" sound like "token."
Explanation: "Bacon" uses a long "a" (/eɪ/) sound, while "broken" uses a long "o" (/oʊ/). They look similar but sound completely different.
Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound. Bacon is a visual rhyme, not an auditory one.
Rhyming "broken" with "beckon."
✓ Use "woken" or "spoken."
Explanation: "Becken" uses a short "e" (/ɛ/) sound, clashing with the long "o" in broken.
Tip: Stick to words with the /oʊ/ vowel sound for a perfect match.
Rhyming "broken" with "men."
✓ Use a 2-syllable word like "open" or "stolen."
Explanation: "Men" is one syllable and uses a short "e". It leaves the first syllable of "broken" hanging, breaking the rhythm.
Tip: Match the syllable count. Use "golden" instead of "men" for a better flow.
Forcing "open" as a perfect rhyme.
✓ Recognize that "open" is a near rhyme because it lacks the /k/ sound.
Explanation: "Open" (/ˈoʊpən/) shares the /oʊ/ and /ən/ sounds but skips the hard /k/ consonant found in "broken."
Tip: You can still use "open" in songwriting as a near rhyme, but know the difference.
Mispronouncing "broken" to force a rhyme with "ocean."
✓ Keep the standard pronunciation /ˈbroʊkən/ and accept "ocean" as a slant rhyme.
Explanation: Some poets try to pronounce it "bro-shun" to rhyme with "ocean," which sounds unnatural and amateurish.
Tip: Let the rhyme fit the word. Slant rhymes are perfectly fine in modern writing.
Rhyming "broken" with "demon."
✓ Use "token" or "frozen."
Explanation: "Demon" uses a long "e" (/iː/) sound and ends in /ən/, clashing heavily with the long "o" in broken.
Tip: Ensure the first stressed vowel matches perfectly.
Rhyming "broken" with "women."
✓ Avoid pairing these two. Use "chosen" instead.
Explanation: "Women" is pronounced with a short "i" (/ɪ/) sound (/ˈwɪmən/), making it a very weak and awkward slant rhyme.
Tip: If you want a 2-syllable word ending in /ən/, stick to the /oʊ/ vowel like "golden."
Placing the rhyming word in the middle of the line awkwardly.
✓ Place "broken" and its rhyme at the end of the line for maximum impact.
Explanation: End rhymes are the most recognizable. If you place "broken" in the middle, the reader might miss the rhyme entirely.
Tip: Structure your sentence so "broken" falls on the final beat.
Overusing "spoken" because it's the easiest perfect rhyme.
✓ Vary your rhymes using perfect (token, stolen), near (frozen, open), and slant (ocean, motion).
Explanation: If every stanza rhymes "broken" with "spoken," the writing becomes repetitive and predictable.
Tip: Rotate between different types of rhymes to keep the writing fresh.
Using "broke" and "broken" interchangeably for rhyme.
✓ Use "broke" only if you need a 1-syllable rhyme, and "broken" for a 2-syllable rhythm.
Explanation: "Broke" is one syllable, while "broken" is two. Mixing them up can ruin the meter of a poem or song.
Tip: Clap out the beats. Bro-ken (2), To-ken (2).
Correct vs. Incorrect Examples
Contextual usage comparisons.
Incorrect
He felt broken, like a piece of bacon.
Correct
He felt broken, by the words unspoken.
Incorrect
The toy was broken, like a loud beacon.
Correct
The toy was broken, like a cheap token.
Incorrect
She was broken, and her trust was open.
Correct
She was broken, and her trust was stolen.
Incorrect
I am broken, hear my emotion.
Correct
I am broken, drowning in the ocean.
Incorrect
The machine was broken, it needed focus.
Correct
The machine was broken, it lost its motion.
Incorrect
He was broken, like an oak.
Correct
He was broken, like the branch of an oak.
Incorrect
The clock is broken, it is frozen.
Correct
The clock is broken, its hands are frozen.
Incorrect
The glass was broken, and woven.
Correct
The threads were broken, and poorly woven.
Incorrect
The vow was broken, with deep devotion.
Correct
The vow was broken, but he kept his devotion.
Incorrect
She made a joke, to hide she was broken.
Correct
She made a joke, to hide her heart that was broken.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Does 'broken' have any perfect rhymes?
Yes, plenty. The most common perfect rhymes include 'spoken', 'token', 'chosen', 'stolen', 'woken', and 'awoken'. They all share the /oʊkən/ or /oʊzən/ ending sound.
Why is it relatively easy to find words that rhyme with 'broken'?
It's easy because the English language has many words ending in the '-en' suffix that follow the long 'o' sound pattern, creating a large pool of phonetic matches.
What is a slant rhyme, and can I use it for 'broken'?
A slant rhyme (or near rhyme) is when words share similar but not identical sounds. Yes, you can use them for 'broken'. Words like 'ocean', 'motion', and 'focus' are excellent slant rhymes.
Can I rhyme 'broken' with the word 'open'?
Yes, but it is a near rhyme, not a perfect rhyme. 'Open' lacks the hard 'k' sound found in 'broken'. It works beautifully in modern songwriting, but shouldn't be categorized as a perfect rhyme.
Do 'broken' and 'bacon' rhyme?
No. They are 'visual rhymes' because they look like they should rhyme (both ending in -aken/-oken), but 'bacon' uses a long 'a' (/eɪ/) while 'broken' uses a long 'o' (/oʊ/).
What are the best words to rhyme with 'broken' in a song?
In songwriting, vowel sounds matter most. Good choices include 'spoken', 'unspoken', 'stolen', 'frozen', and 'golden'. For slant rhymes, try 'ocean', 'motion', or 'open'.
Is 'spoken' the only perfect rhyme?
No, there are many. 'Token', 'woken', 'awoken', 'stolen', 'outspoken', and 'unbroken' are all perfect rhymes. 'Chosen' is also universally accepted as a perfect rhyme in music and poetry despite the /z/ vs /k/ difference.
What is an internal rhyme, and how does it apply to 'broken'?
An internal rhyme is when a word in the middle of a line rhymes with a word at the end of the line. For example: 'He left me broken, with words unspoken.' Here, 'broken' and 'unspoken' create an internal rhyme if placed correctly in the meter.
Can I change the pronunciation of 'broken' to make it rhyme?
It is highly discouraged. Altering the pronunciation (like saying 'bro-shun' to rhyme with 'ocean') usually comes across as amateurish. It is better to use a slant rhyme than to force a perfect one with bad diction.
What is the difference between a near rhyme and a perfect rhyme?
A perfect rhyme matches the entire stressed vowel and ending consonant sound exactly (e.g., broken / spoken). A near rhyme shares the vowel sound but ends in a different consonant (e.g., broken / open, missing the 'k').
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