How to Pronounce "been keeping busy"
expression
BIN KEE-ping BIZ-ee
BEEN KEE-ping BIZ-ee
Definition
This expression means someone has been actively doing things, working, or staying occupied, especially during a period when asked about their life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪn/, /bən/, /bɪn/ /ˈkipɪŋ/ /ˈbɪzi
British English
bˈiːn/ /kˈiːpɪŋ/ /bˈɪzi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIN KEE-ping BIZ-ee
UK
BEEN KEE-ping BIZ-ee
Listen in Context
I've been keeping busy with work lately.
She has been keeping busy by learning new recipes.
Have you been keeping busy during the holidays?
I’ve been keeping busy with some home projects since the new year.