Correct spelling for the English word "howdydoing" is [ha͡ʊdˈɪdə͡ʊɪŋ], [haʊdˈɪdəʊɪŋ], [h_aʊ_d_ˈɪ_d_əʊ_ɪ_ŋ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "howdydoing" is not a term with a clear etymology. It appears to be a blend of two common greetings: "howdy" and "doing". Let's analyze the origin of each component:
1. Howdy: The word "howdy" is an informal greeting that originated in the United States, particularly in the south and southwestern regions. It is a contraction of "how do you do?" The exact etymology of "howdy" is not well-documented, but it has been in use since the mid-19th century.
2. Doing: The word "doing" is a present participle form of the verb "do". It has a straightforward etymology from the Old English word "don", meaning "to perform or execute".
When these two words are combined, "howdydoing" is formed as a somewhat playful and colloquial greeting.