How many syllables in trembling?

There are 2 syllables in the word trembling.

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Divide trembling into syllables:

trem · bling

How to pronounce trembling:

Definition of trembling:

trembling (adjective):: vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze.

Synonyms for trembling:

atremble

quaking

quavery

quivering

shaking

shaky

shivering

shuddering

shuddery

tottering

tottery

trembly

tremulous

wabbly

wobbling

wobbly

Antonyms for trembling:

at a halt

at rest

immobile

inert

lifeless

like a statue

motionless

stationary

steadfast

still

unmoving

unstirring

without moving

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