How to Pronounce "be about"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /əˈbaʊt
bee uh-BOWT
bˈiː/ /ɐbˈaʊt
bee uh-BOWT
Definition
Used to say what the topic or purpose of something is ("This book is about animals"), or to say that something will happen very soon ("I am about to leave").
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
bˈiː/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee uh-BOWT
UK
bee uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
This movie is about robots.
What is your story about?
I am about to leave.
He was about to call you when you walked in.