present continuous

Questions

What does present continuous mean?

A tense that describes an ongoing action in the present. In English it is formed by use of a form of be with a present participle.

How to pronounce present continuous

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “present continuous”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “present continuous”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “present continuous” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.