How many syllables in becoming?

There are 3 syllables in the word becoming.

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Divide becoming into syllables:

be · com · ing

How to pronounce becoming:

Definition of becoming:

becoming (adjective):: suitable, fitting; attractively suitable; suitable or appropriate; displaying or setting off to best advantage.

Synonyms for becoming:

felicitous flattering attractive tasteful apt capable balanced suitable good deserved

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Antonyms for becoming:

incorrect inapt bad inauspicious inelegant unsatisfactory distinct undignified imprudent naughty

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