Hyphenation of taunting

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

taunt-ing

Definitions of taunting:

1.	Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
2.	Abusing vocally Expressing contempt or ridicule Derisive laughter A jeering crowd Her mocking smile Taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'

Synonyms of taunting:

adj	derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, disrespectful
noun	twit, taunt, aggravation, irritation, provocation

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