shattering
verbHow many syllables in shattering?
There are 3 syllables in the word shattering.How to pronounce shattering:
Definition of shattering:
- shattering (verb):
- to cause to drop or be dispersed
Synonyms for shattering:
crushing
devastating
earthshaking
overwhelming
paralysing
severe
significant
stunning
world-shaking
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