preying
nounHow many syllables in preying?
There are 2 syllables in the word preying.How to pronounce preying:
Definition of preying:
- preying (noun):
- an animal taken by a predator as food
Synonyms for preying:
chase
destroy
feed (on, upon, or off)
hunt
pursue
stalk
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