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worrying

How many syllables in worrying?

  3 syllables

Divide worrying into syllables:   wor-ry-ing
How to pronounce worrying:   wa-ree-ing
How to say worrying:

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Define worrying



verb
  1. to fret
  2. to have anxiety
  3. to feel unease
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Synonyms for worrying


2 syllables
  • nasty
  • troubling
3 syllables
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