gulping
verbHow many syllables in gulping?
There are 2 syllables in the word gulping.How to pronounce gulping:
Definition of gulping:
- gulping (verb):
- to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow
Synonyms for gulping:
gulp
guzzling
innate reflex
instinctive reflex
physiological reaction
reflex
reflex action
reflex response
swilling
unconditioned reflex
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