-ing

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪŋ/ or /ɪn/ or /ən/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪŋɡ/ or /ɪŋk/ or /ɪŋɡ/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /in/ or /iŋ/ or /ɪn/

• Audio UK

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• Audio (US)

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Suffix

Suffix -ing

1. Often added to verbs to indicate an ongoing action or activity.

   Run + ing = Running: She is running in the park.

   Read + ing = Reading: He is reading a book.

   Play + ing = Playing: They are playing outside.