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How to pronounce being
Say it like this: /ˈbi.ɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈbi.ɪŋ/
British/ˈbiː.ɪŋ/
What does being mean?
nounA living creature.
The state or fact of existence, consciousness, or life, or something in such a state.
“1608-1634, John Webster (and perhaps Thomas Heywood), Appius and Virginia Claudius, thou / Wast follower of his fortunes in his being.”
That which has actuality (materially or in concept).
conjGiven that; since.
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