How many syllables in horrifying?

There are 4 syllables in the word horrifying.

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Divide horrifying into syllables:

hor · ri · fy · ing

How to pronounce horrifying:

Definition of horrifying:

horrifying (adjective):: provoking horror.; causing dismay, horror, or revulsion

Synonyms for horrifying:

fearsome troubling frightful disturbing terrifying shocking ugly formidable appalling dread

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Antonyms for horrifying:

exquisite considerate commendable gratifying benevolent innocuous merciful lovable enjoyable generous

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