How many syllables in ceasing?

There are 2 syllables in the word ceasing.

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Divide ceasing into syllables:

ceas · ing

How to pronounce ceasing:

Definition of ceasing:

ceasing (verb):: to cause to come to an end especially gradually no longer continue

Synonyms for ceasing:

subsiding dying ending closing passing stopping expiring concluding discontinuing

Antonyms for ceasing:

lasting maintenance constancy longevity abidance survival continuity perpetuation continuation durability

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