How many syllables in dancing?

There are 2 syllables in the word dancing.

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Divide dancing into syllables:

danc · ing

How to pronounce dancing:

Definition of dancing:

dancing (verb):: to move one's body rhythmically usually to music to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2)

Synonyms for dancing:

adagio

break dancing

ceremonial dance

choreography

courante

dance

diversion

duet

hoofing

mambo

nauch

nautch

nautch dance

pas de deux

pas de quatre

pas de trois

pas seul

pavan

pavane

performing arts

phrase

recreation

ritual dance

ritual dancing

saltation

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Antonyms for dancing:

sitting

standing still

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