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Rhymes Here is a list of the words that rhyme with the word balkanize.This is ordered by best match. Changing color means the start of the next best set of words.
2 syllable words
4 syllable words
Near RhymesHere is a list of the words that nearly rhyme with the word balkanize.
3 syllable words

ionize

lionize

multiplies

ostracize

customize

falconet

falconry

hybridize

justifies

magnifies

maximize

occupies

optimize

oxidize

patronize

randomize

recognize

rhapsodize

scandalize

tantalize

synchronize

alchemy

analyze

catalyze

classifies

codifies

demonize

dramatize

falconer

finalize

fossilize

gratifies

humanize

idolize

itemize

mobilize

modifies

monetize

notifies

prophesies

ratifies

scrutinize

urbanize

womanize

christianize

eulogize

falconets

compromise

socialize

alaskans

amplifies

crystallize

mystifies

pelicans

hypnotize

rectifies

neutralize

publicize

authorize

circumcise

deputize

emphasize

equalize

sensitize

signifies

stigmatize

symbolize

testifies

victimize

volcanic

volcanoes

volcanos

allusions

anglicize

brutalize

certifies

civilize

clarifies

collegians

collisions

fertilize

fluxional

fraternize

legalize

malaysians

malcontent

merchandise

modernize

paralyze

pluralize

pulverize

specifies

sterilize

sympathize

synthesize

terrifies

typifies

utilize

verbalize

verifies

visualize

simplifies

digitize

polarize

glockenspiel

cauterize

improvise

realize

centralize

pasteurize

specialize

malcontents

advertise

alaskan

helicons

satisfies

misapplies

moleskin

alignments

amortize

oversize

volcano

pelican

allegiance

illusions

collagen

halcyon

delusions

religions

silicon

eloquence

eloquent

allusion

collegian

collision

dulciana

malignant

collusion

halogen

pleasantries

malaysian

alignment

alchemist

bologna

motorize

pliocene

realign

rubberize

samurais

satirize

summarize

elegant

exercise

policeman

talisman

plagiarize

diligence

coelacanth

diligent

calcium

dulcimer

elison

fireflies

helicon

idealize

penalize

minimize

polygon

supervise

aggrandize

energize

delusion

illusion

otherwise

religion

butterflies

ghettoize

glaucoma

memorize

pleasantly

pleasantry

polishing

standardize

subsidize

terrorize

vaporize

pressurize

enterprise

saleswoman

temporize

criticize

jeopardize

mesmerize

realism

theorize

aligning

blossoming

enfranchise

blackmailing

glassmaker

phlegmatic

Words that rhyme with the word balkanize

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How to use the rhyming dictionary

Enter your "starter" word in the FIND RHYMES input box, and click search. It's really that simple! We separate perfect rhymes (near the top) from the imperfect rhymes (toward the bottom). In your rhyming results, colors descend based on the best rhyme. Once the color changes, you will notice the results reset back into alphabetical order. Click on any of the results for the word's definition, part of speech, use in Scrabble, and more. Please note that many of our results are proper nound or slang. While we may not store definitions for all of these words, we can direct you to the Google results for that word.


Perfect Rhymes

Perfect rhymes are just what they sound like. No pun intended! Think of perfect rhymes as words which definitively rhyme. Words that most people would not question. Here are some examples:

  • Cat and Hat
  • Head and Red
  • Egg and Beg
  • Soap and Hope
  • True and Blue

Imperfect Rhymes

Near rhymes, otherwise known as imperfect rhymes, are words that sound the same but are not perfect rhymes. Having trouble deciding if a word is a perfect or imperfect rhyme? Here are some examples:

  • Cat and Bad
  • Head and Mud
  • Egg and Peck
  • Soap and Chap
  • True and Cure

Using Rhymes

Rhymes are most useful in creating lyrics, but they can also be used as a tool to memorize. It is a powerful mnemonic device. This is why song lyrics can be so easy to remember! It's also why rhymes are a great study tool for memorizing! Use this tool to help write poetry, win rhyme games, write a rap song, create lyrics, and expand your vocabulary! Rhyming is very important in music because it creates a rhythm that further creates meaning, emotion, and feeling. It also creates an echo in the lyrics. With children, rhyming is a very important tool. Rhyming teaches children how language works, helps them understand the rhythm of language, and learn how to make predictions. In other words, rhymes teach children phrases to anticipate and rhymes enhance their memory. Within all contexts, rhyming is helpful in expanding your imagination no matter if you’re a child or an adult.

When creating lyrics, there are five types of rhymes to choose from.

  • End rhymes: rhyming of the final word of a line
  • Internal rhymes: rhyming of two words within the same line
  • Slant rhymes: near rhymes
  • Identical rhymes: use the same word at the end of each line
  • Eye rhymes: look like they rhyme but sound different

Different Types of Rhymes
  • Mascline rhymes: have a stressed syllable
  • Feminine rhymes: have a stressless syllable.

Ready for a challenge? Try to come up with rhymes for these surprising words that just aren’t very rhymy. Check them with our dictionary! Examples of tough rhymes:

  • Month
  • Silver
  • Bulb
  • Wolf
  • Husband
  • Walrus
  • Orange

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