How to Pronounce "what's keeping"
expression
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈkipɪŋ
WUHTS KEE-ping
wɒts/ /kˈiːpɪŋ
WOTS KEE-ping
Definition
This informal expression asks what is causing someone or something to be late or delayed. It's used to question the reason behind a delay.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈkipɪŋ
British English
wɒts/ /kˈiːpɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS KEE-ping
UK
WOTS KEE-ping
Listen in Context
What's keeping you? We've been waiting for an hour.
I wonder what's keeping the bus today.
Do you know what's keeping Tom from joining the call?
Hey, what's keeping you? The movie's about to start!