How Do You Spell BEING KEEPING?

Pronunciation: [bˌiːɪŋ kˈiːpɪŋ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "being keeping" is in fact, "being-keeping." This word is a compound noun, which combines the present participle "being" with the gerund "keeping." The IPA transcription for "being-keeping" would be /ˈbiːɪŋ ˈkiːpɪŋ/. The hyphen serves to indicate that the two words are joined together to form a compound noun, indicating the continuous state of being in a particular condition or situation. So next time you encounter this word, remember to use the hyphen!