observing

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: ob-serv-ing (3)

English Definition

Watching carefully; paying attention to; or keeping/celebrating a custom

Example Sentence

The scientists are observing the behavior of birds.

US IPA /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
UK IPA /əbˈzɜːvɪŋ/