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provoking

Divide provoking into syllables:

pro · vok · ing

How to pronounce provoking:

Synonyms for provoking:

excitingvexingannoyingaggravatingirksomeoffensiveedgychargedtiresomeirritating
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Antonyms for provoking:

tranquilpleasantencouragingquietauspiciouspleasingcomfortablerelaxingsatisfyingpeaceful
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Other 3-syllable words like provoking

Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like provoking does.

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  • putative
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  • quadriceps
  • quadruplets
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  • qualities
  • quarantine
  • quarterly
  • quintupled
  • quizzery
  • racecar
  • racheted
  • … more
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