How many syllables in striking?

There are 2 syllables in the word striking.

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Divide striking into syllables:

strik · ing

How to pronounce striking:

Definition of striking:

striking (adjective):: very noticeable; sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect.; attracting attention or notice through unusual or conspicuous qualities

Synonyms for striking:

bold flamboyant catchy manifest notable unmistakable distinct perceptible loud glaring

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Antonyms for striking:

horrifying neutral characterless overlooked bleak desolate unadorned uninteresting rubbish underwhelming

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