Learn the American English pronunciation of "being" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "being"
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Simple pronunciation
bee-ihng
IPA transcription
/ˈbi.ɪŋ/
Word frequency
141st
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What does "being" mean?
the state or fact of existing, living, or having life
Examples of "being" in a sentence
I love being with my friends.
He is being honest about it.
Being healthy is important.
How common is "being"?
Being is the 141st most common word in English.
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