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How to pronounce 'by' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "by"

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Simple pronunciation
bai
IPA transcription
/baɪ/
Word frequency
32nd

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What does "by" mean?

  1. 1.indicates the method or manner of accomplishing something
  2. 2.beside, near, or next to
  3. 3.indicates the agent in a passive construction

Examples of "by" in a sentence

  • I walked by the store and saw a sale.
  • He sat by the window and read a book.
  • We traveled by train to the city.

How common is "by"?

By is the 32nd most common word in English.

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