lying
adjectiveHow many syllables in lying?
There are 2 syllables in the word lying.How to pronounce lying:
Definition of lying:
- lying (adjective):
- marked by or containing untrue statements false
Synonyms for lying:
deceit
dishonesty
dissimulation
double-dealing
duplicity
fabrication
falsification
falsity
fibbing
guile
mendacity
misrepresentation
perjury
prevarication
untruthfulness
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Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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