How to Pronounce Being

To pronounce "being", say BEING — one syllable, IPA /ˈbiːɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbiːɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “being”

"being" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with seeing and feeing, if that helps it stick.

What does being mean?

noun

  1. A living creature.
  2. The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.

conjunction

  1. Given that; since.

Synonyms

asbecauseseeing that

Words that rhyme with being

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seeingfeeingkeyingkneeinggeeingteeingweeingpeeing

Related words

existencebeingnessorganismsubjectseeingemergingwell-beingoccurring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "being"?▾

"Being" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "being"?▾

The IPA transcription of "being" is /ˈbiːɪŋ/.

What does "being" mean?▾

Being: A living creature.

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