ceasing
verbHow many syllables in ceasing?
There are 2 syllables in the word ceasing.How to pronounce ceasing:
Definition of ceasing:
- ceasing (verb):
- to cause to come to an end especially gradually no longer continue
Synonyms for ceasing:
closing
concluding
desisting
discontinuing
dying
dying (down)
ending
expiring
finishing
lapsing
leaving off
passing
quitting
stopping
subsiding
terminating
waning
winding up
Antonyms for ceasing:
abidance
carrying on
ceaselessness
constancy
continuance
continuation
continuity
continuousness
durability
keeping up
lasting
longevity
maintenance
perpetuation
persistence
preservation
prolongation
survival
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Syllable Fun Fact
The variation in syllable count for the same word between British and American English accents, such as 'secretary', reflects differences in pronunciation standards.
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