How to Pronounce "keeping busy"
expression
ˈkipɪŋ/ /ˈbɪzi
KEE-ping BIZ-ee
kˈiːpɪŋ/ /bˈɪzi
KEEP-ing BIZ-ee
Definition
Spending time doing different activities or tasks so that you are not bored or inactive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkipɪŋ/ /ˈbɪzi
British English
kˈiːpɪŋ/ /bˈɪzi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEE-ping BIZ-ee
UK
KEEP-ing BIZ-ee
Listen in Context
He is keeping busy by working in the garden.
Are you keeping busy these days?
She likes keeping busy with her hobbies.
I’ve been keeping busy to take my mind off things.