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longing
How many syllables in longing?
   825917364 syllablesDivide longing into syllables:   long-ing
Stressed syllable in longing:   long-ing
How to say longing: 
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Synonyms for longing
1 syllable
- ache 
- itch 
- wish 
- greed 
- lust 
- yen 
2 syllables
- aching 
- desire 
- hunger 
- lovesick 
- wistful 
- craving 
- homesick 
- itching 
- pining 
- yearning 
3 syllables
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