tearing
adjectiveHow many syllables in tearing?
There are 2 syllables in the word tearing.How to pronounce tearing:
Definition of tearing:
- tearing (adjective):
- causing continued or repeated pain or distress
- marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid.
Synonyms for tearing:
acute
agonizing
biting
cutting
exquisite
extreme
fierce
intense
penetrating
piercing
sharp
shooting
smarting
stabbing
stinging
tingling
tormenting
torturing
trigger-happy
vehement
violent
wrenching
Antonyms for tearing:
gratifying
pleasant
pleasing
sweet
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Syllable Fun Fact
In English, certain prefixes and suffixes, when added to a base word, can change its syllable count, as with 'happy' (2 syllables) becoming 'unhappiness' (4 syllables).
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