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hankering

How many syllables in hankering?

  3 syllables

Divide hankering into syllables:   han-ker-ing
How to pronounce hankering:   hang-ker-ing
How to say hankering:

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Synonyms for hankering


1 syllable
  • itch
  • thirst
  • yen
  • need
  • wish
2 syllables
  • craving
  • hunger
  • passion
  • desire
  • longing
  • yearning
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