humming
verbHow many syllables in humming?
There are 2 syllables in the word humming.Divide humming into syllables:
hum · ming
How to pronounce humming:
Definition of humming:
- humming (verb):
- to utter a sound like that of the speech sound \m\ prolonged
Synonyms for humming:
hum
vocalizing
Antonyms for humming:
apathetic
asleep
banal
bland
boring
bromidic
characterless
dead
deadened
deserted
dismal
dispirited
dozy
drab
draggy
dreary
dreich
drowsy
drudging
dry
dull
empty
enervated
fatiguing
featureless
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