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perishing

How many syllables in perishing?

  3 syllables

Divide perishing into syllables:   per-ish-ing
How to pronounce perishing:   per-i-shing
How to say perishing:

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Synonyms for perishing


1 syllable
  • bleak
  • wet
  • raw
2 syllables
  • bitter
  • freezing
  • chilly
3 syllables
  • cold and damp
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