How to Pronounce "be after"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈæftɝ
bee AF-ter
bˈiː/ /ˈɑːftɐ
bee AHF-tuh
Definition
To want to get something, to be looking for someone, or to be trying to achieve or catch someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
bˈiː/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee AF-ter
UK
bee AHF-tuh
Listen in Context
She is after a new bag.
The police are after him.
What are you after?
He's after a promotion at work.