Words that rhyme with “paternal”

We found 12 perfect rhymes for paternal (3 syllables). Bold words are common everyday words.

WordRhymes

2 syllables (4)

• colonel
• journal
• kernel
• vernal

3 syllables (8)

• eternal
• external
• fraternal
• infernal
• internal
• maternal
• nocturnal
• diurnal

Near rhymes (15)

• cervical
• commercial
• infertile
• merciful
• personal
• referral
• rehearsal
• reversal
• surgical
• terminal
• versatile
• vertical
• virginal
• virtual
• workable

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Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with paternal?

Words that rhyme with paternal include colonel, journal, eternal, external. We found 12 perfect rhymes in total.

How many syllables does paternal have?

Paternal has 3 syllables.