How to Pronounce "coming and going"
expression
KUHM-ing and GOH-ing
KUM-ing and GOH-ing
Definition
Describes the constant movement of people entering and leaving a place, or frequent changes and activity. Can refer to literal physical movement or metaphorically to busy life or changing situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəmɪŋ/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
British English
kˈʌmɪŋ/ /ˈænd/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-ing and GOH-ing
UK
KUM-ing and GOH-ing
Listen in Context
There was a lot of coming and going at the front door.
The office was full of coming and going all day.
The mall’s coming and going makes it a busy place.
I can’t keep up with all the coming and going in this house.