How many syllables in pouncing?

There are 2 syllables in the word pouncing.

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Divide pouncing into syllables:

pounc · ing

How to pronounce pouncing:

Definition of pouncing:

pouncing (noun):: the claw of a bird of prey

Synonyms for pouncing:

attack

attacking

bouncing

bucking

capering

cavorting

frolicking

gamboling

gambolling

jump

jumping

leap

leaping

loping

romping

shooting

skipping

skyrocketing

strike

swoop

Antonyms for pouncing:

aiding

ascending

recoiling

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