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taunting

How many syllables in taunting?

  2 syllables

Divide taunting into syllables:   taunt-ing
Stressed syllable in taunting:   taunt-ing
How to say taunting:

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Synonyms for taunting


1 syllable
  • barbed
  • snide
2 syllables
  • acid
  • cutting
  • pointed
  • cruel
  • hurtful
  • unkind
3 syllables
  • acerbic
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