How to Pronounce "keeping myself busy"
expression
KEE-ping my-SELF BIZ-ee
kee-PING my-SELF BIZ-ee
Definition
Doing activities or tasks so that you are not bored or thinking too much, especially during free time or when feeling lonely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkipɪŋ/ /ˌmaɪˈsɛɫf/ /ˈbɪzi
British English
kˈiːpɪŋ/ /maɪsˈɛlf/ /bˈɪzi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEE-ping my-SELF BIZ-ee
UK
kee-PING my-SELF BIZ-ee
Listen in Context
I've been keeping myself busy by cleaning the house.
Reading books helps with keeping myself busy.
During the weekend, I focus on keeping myself busy.
Whenever I start to feel lonely, I focus on keeping myself busy with little projects.