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lightning

Divide lightning into syllables:

light · ning

How to pronounce lightning:

Synonyms for lightning:

bolt

Antonyms for lightning:

lethargicidlelazypokeyretardedsluggishunenergeticheavywarmdelayed
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Other 2-syllable words like lightning

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