How to Pronounce "be a man"

expression

ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmæn

BEE uh MAN

bˈiː/ /æɪ/ /mˈæn

BEE uh MAN

Definition

An informal phrase encouraging someone (usually a man or boy) to show courage, strength, or emotional control, often by hiding fear, pain, or vulnerability.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmæn

British English

bˈiː/ /æɪ/ /mˈæn

Simplified Pronunciation

BEE uh MAN

Listen in Context

Come on, be a man and tell her the truth.

He told his son to be a man and not cry.

If you made a mistake, be a man and admit it.

It's time to be a man and face your fears.