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
US
BEE uh MAN
UK
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.