How many syllables in withstanding?

There are 3 syllables in the word withstanding.

Divide withstanding into syllables:

withstanding (verb):: to resist successfully; to stand up against oppose with firm determination

bear

brave

combat

confront

cope with

defy

defying

endure

face

fighting

grapple with

hold off

hold out against

oppose

opposing

put up with

repelling

resist

resisting

stand firm against

stand up to

suffer

sustain

take

take on

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