laying
verbHow many syllables in laying?
There are 2 syllables in the word laying.Divide laying into syllables:
lay · ing
How to pronounce laying:
Definition of laying:
- laying (verb):
- to place in position
- to beat or strike down with force
Synonyms for laying:
birthing
egg laying
giving birth
parturition
Antonyms for laying:
confusing
departing
destroying
disarranging
disestablishing
disordering
disorganizing
displacing
disturbing
energising
energizing
lifting
mixing up
moving
neglecting
picking up
raising
removing
roughing
taking
unsettling
upsetting
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