How many syllables in combing?

There are 2 syllables in the word combing.

Divide combing into syllables:

combing (noun):: a test to ensure accuracy or progress; the act of drawing a comb through hair.; a raised frame (as around a hatchway in the deck of a ship) to keep out water

digging (through)

dredging

examining

exploring

finding

hunting (through)

inspecting

investigating

locating

raking

ransacking

rummaging

scanning

scouring

searching

sorting (through)

surveying

trolling

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