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How to pronounce getting
Say it like this: /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/
What does getting mean?
nounThe act of obtaining or acquiring; acquisition.
“With all thy getting, get understanding.”
That which is got or obtained; gain; profit.
“She was always considering how to increase her "gettings," but she never gave a thought as to how she might save them.”
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