wearing
adjectiveHow many syllables in wearing?
There are 2 syllables in the word wearing.Divide wearing into syllables:
wear · ing
How to pronounce wearing:
Definition of wearing:
- wearing (adjective):
- intended for wear
- producing exhaustion.
- causing exhaustion and sometimes irritation
Synonyms for wearing:
agonizing
biting
crushing
effortful
exasperating
exhausting
fatiguing
grinding
heartbreaking
heartrending
hostile
inclement
insufferable
insupportable
intolerable
irksome
oppressive
overwhelming
painful
rigorous
strict
stringent
taxing
tiresome
tiring
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Antonyms for wearing:
calming
comforting
easy
effortless
envigorating
invigorating
light
lulling
narcotic
no bother
pacifying
painless
peaceful
quiet
quieting
refreshing
relaxing
restful
sedative
serene
simple
soothing
stimulating
straightforward
stress-free
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Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like wearing does.
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- wonders
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