polishing
verbHow many syllables in polishing?
There are 3 syllables in the word polishing.Divide polishing into syllables:
pol · ish · ing
How to pronounce polishing:
Definition of polishing:
- polishing (verb):
- to make smooth and glossy usually by friction burnish
Synonyms for polishing:
glaze
japan
lacquer
shining
varnish
wax
work
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