How many syllables in faltering?

There are 3 syllables in the word faltering.

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Divide faltering into syllables:

fal · ter · ing

How to pronounce faltering:

Definition of faltering:

faltering (verb):: to walk unsteadily stumble

Synonyms for faltering:

broken

hesitant

hesitation

irresolute

pause

stammering

stumbling

tentative

timid

uncertain

waver

weak

Antonyms for faltering:

articulate

clear

coherent

communicative

comprehensible

eloquent

fluent

fluid

intelligible

natural

perfect

silver-tongued

smooth

voluble

well-spoken

well-versed

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