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jesting

How many syllables in jesting?

  2 syllables

Divide jesting into syllables:   jest-ing
Stressed syllable in jesting:   jest-ing
How to say jesting:

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Synonyms for jesting


2 syllables
  • flippant
  • jokey
  • kidding
  • humor
  • joking
  • slapstick
3 syllables
4 syllables
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