being

/ˈbiːɪŋ/

Syllables be·ing

Stress BE-ing

Phonics Breakdown

be

/biː/

magic e

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

existence; a living creature; the state of being

Sound Reference

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be=/biː/(be, bee) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

Every human being deserves respect.