How many syllables in floating?

There are 2 syllables in the word floating.

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Divide floating into syllables:

float · ing

How to pronounce floating:

Definition of floating:

floating (adjective):: buoyed on or in a fluid; not definitely committed to a party or policy.

Synonyms for floating:

buoyed buoyant afloat flop sailing

Antonyms for floating:

submerging falling drowning sinking dropping sunk sunken

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