How many syllables in playing?

There are 2 syllables in the word playing.

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Divide playing into syllables:

play · ing

How to pronounce playing:

Definition of playing:

playing (noun):: swordplay; the act of playing a musical instrument.

Synonyms for playing:

amusing

cavorting

dabbling

dallying

delighting

disporting

entertaining

frolicking

hanging

joking

pleasing

recreating

relaxing

resting

rollicking

romping

skylarking

sporting

teasing

toying

Antonyms for playing:

banging

drudging

grinding

hammering

laboring

labouring

moiling

slaving

slogging

struggling

toiling

working

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