How to Pronounce "been"
word
/ˈbɪn/, /bən/, /bɪn/
BIN
/bˈiːn/
BEEN
Definition
The past participle of 'be', used to describe a state or condition that occurred in the past or continues until now, often with perfect tenses.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɪn/, /bən/, /bɪn/
British English
/bˈiːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIN
UK
BEEN
Listen in Context
I have been to the new cafe.
She has been very helpful today.
They have never been late for class.
I’ve been thinking about our trip a lot lately.