How many syllables in dodging?

There are 2 syllables in the word dodging.

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dodg · ing

How to pronounce dodging:

Definition of dodging:

dodging (noun):: an act of evading by sudden bodily movement; a way of avoiding something difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant; nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do.

Synonyms for dodging:

escape neglect negligence shaking dodge avoidance evasion carelessness ducking elusion

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Antonyms for dodging:

truth honesty reality confrontation openness frankness meeting facing

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