pairing

How many syllables in pairing?

There are 2 syllables in the word pairing.

Divide pairing into syllables:

pair · ing

How to pronounce pairing:

Synonyms for pairing:

assortative mating

collaboration

conjugation

cooperation

coupling

crossbreeding

crossing

disassortative mating

hybridisation

hybridization

hybridizing

inbreeding

interbreeding

linking up

mating

partnership

service

servicing

sex

sex activity

sexual activity

sexual practice

sexual union

union

Antonyms for pairing:

annulment

break

break up

break-up

breakup

bust-up

decree nisi

dissolution

disunion

disunity

division

divorce

divorcement

estrangement

falling-out

feud

judicial separation

khula

official separation

parting

parting of the ways

rift

separation

split

split-up

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