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forgiving

How many syllables in forgiving?

  3 syllables

Divide forgiving into syllables:   for-giv-ing
Stressed syllable in forgiving:   for-giv-ing
How to pronounce forgiving:   fer-giv-ing
How to say forgiving:

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Synonyms for forgiving


1 syllable
  • soft
    3 syllables
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      What rhymes with forgiving

      2 syllables
      • giving
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      • living
      3 syllables
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