American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'before' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "before"

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Simple pronunciation
bih-for
IPA transcription
/bɪˈfɔɹ/
Word frequency
114th

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What does "before" mean?

  1. 1.earlier than a particular time
  2. 2.in front of something

Examples of "before" in a sentence

  • I have never been here before.
  • She finished the assignment before the deadline.
  • I saw her the day before yesterday.

How common is "before"?

Before is the 114th most common word in English.

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