Number of syllables in the word 'extenuating'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word extenuating.

  1. No of syllables in extenuating : 5
  2. Divide syllables in extenuating : ex-ten-u-at-ing

More about the word - extenuating

  1. verb
  2. Synonyms : mitigate
  3. Definition : To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.
  4. Definition : To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.
  5. Definition : To become thinner.
  6. Definition : To lower or degrade; to detract from.
  1. adjective
  2. Definition : That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse.

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