embracing
verbHow many syllables in embracing?
There are 3 syllables in the word embracing.How to pronounce embracing:
Definition of embracing:
- embracing (verb):
- to clasp in the arms hug
Synonyms for embracing:
clasp
clinch
clutch
clutches
cuddle
embrace
embracement
grasp
grip
hold
hug
nestle
snuggle
squeeze
Here are some other common 3-syllable words.
- cyclical
- copycat
- aqueduct
- retreaded
- energy
- effective
- deadliness
- contrary
- adroitness
- accordance
- repertoire
- Milwaukee
- bottom-line
- bottom round
- bashfulness
- assumption
- untangle
- transcendent
- temporal
- secreted
- precipice
- nostalgic
- cognitive
- negotiate
- martyrdom
- balausta
- adjument
- surveillance
- rhetoric
- pliable
- penniless
- patchouli
- gullible
- milieu
- embezzle
- embarrass
- protective
- Pokemon
- curtle ax
- cloudier
- counseling
- abhorrent
- unpleasant
- metaphor
- Icarus
- enmity
- bereavement
- gibbeted
- vitamin
- refocused
- … more
Syllable Fun Fact
In English, certain prefixes and suffixes, when added to a base word, can change its syllable count, as with 'happy' (2 syllables) becoming 'unhappiness' (4 syllables).
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