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sweeping

How many syllables in sweeping?

  2 syllables

Divide sweeping into syllables:   sweep-ing
Stressed syllable in sweeping:   sweep-ing
How to pronounce sweeping:   swee-ping
How to say sweeping:

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Synonyms for sweeping


2 syllables
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What rhymes with sweeping

2 syllables
  • beeping
  • creeping
  • keeping
  • peeping
  • seeping
  • sleeping
  • bleeping
  • heaping
  • leaping
  • reaping
  • seepproof
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