How many syllables in bathing?

There are 2 syllables in the word bathing.

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How to pronounce bathing:

Definition of bathing:

bathing (noun):: the act of washing yourself (or another person).; a washing or soaking (as in water or steam) of all or part of the body

Synonyms for bathing:

bath

cleaning

cleanup

lavation

shower

shower bath

sponge bath

steam bath

turkish bath

vapor bath

vapour bath

wash

washing

washup

Antonyms for bathing:

burning

dehydrating

desiccating

dirtying

drying

evaporating

exsiccating

ignoring

parching

scorching

searing

shriveling

shrivelling

withering

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