Hyphenation of sparring

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word sparring? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of sparring:

1.	An argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
2.	Making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms A part of training for a boxer
3.	Furnish with spars
4.	Fight with spurs The gamecocks were sparring
5.	Box lightly
6.	Fight verbally They were sparring all night

Synonyms of sparring:

noun	controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
noun	spar, boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs

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