American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'be' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "be" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "be"

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Simple pronunciation
bee
IPA transcription
/bi/
Word frequency
22nd

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What does "be" mean?

  1. to exist or live

Examples of "be" in a sentence

  • To be or not to be, that is the question.
  • I am happy to be here with you.
  • She will be arriving at the airport soon.

How common is "be"?

Be is the 22nd most common word in English.

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