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How to pronounce be in English

Be
/bi/

Examples from movies with Be

Which means I'll probably be dead by then.
127 Hours - Radio Show Breakdown
I don't want to be your buddy, Rick. I just want a little breakfast.
Falling Down - The Customer is Always Right
- It must be a planet, it's so bright. - Probably.
East of Eden - Ferris Wheel Kiss
which doth cease to be ere one can say "It lightens".
Romeo + Juliet - 1,000 Times Goodnight
If that thy bent of love be honourable, thy purpose marriage,
Romeo + Juliet - 1,000 Times Goodnight
And I'd be knocked out several times if I could just have that first kiss.
The Fisher King - The Greatest Thing Since Spice Racks
then I should be able to listen to the radio while I'm collating,
Office Space - Did You Get the Memo?
Well, I'd much rather die, you hear me? I'd much rather be dead.
The Good Son - Over the Edge
Yes, Doctor, I'll run for a third term, but I won't be elected.
Arsenic and Old Lace - Insanity Runs in My Family
Leather apron. Dear God, we could be looking for a butcher after all.
From Hell - Paying the Ferryman
You want to play? Fine. You can be my new astronaut.
Garfield - Odie Saves Garfield
- I've been waiting years for this. - Would that be regular years or dog years?
Garfield - Odie Saves Garfield

Audio pronunciation of Be

American pronunciation

Be pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Be pronounced by Joanna (female)
Be pronounced by Kendra (female)
Be pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Be pronounced by Salli (female)
Be pronounced by Joey (male)
Be pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Be pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Be pronounced by Amy (female)
Be pronounced by Emma (female)
Be pronounced by Brian (male)