How to Pronounce "is killing"
expression
ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈkɪɫɪŋ
iz KIL-ing
ˈɪz/ /kˈɪlɪŋ
iz KIL-ing
Definition
'Is killing' means someone or something is causing death or extreme pain/suffering right now. It can describe literal death, or be used informally for something very painful, annoying, or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈkɪɫɪŋ
British English
ˈɪz/ /kˈɪlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
iz KIL-ing
UK
iz KIL-ing
Listen in Context
The snake is killing the mouse.
This pollution is killing the fish in the river.
The lion is killing its prey.
My head is killing me – I need to lie down.