How to Pronounce "be there or be square"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈskwɛɹ
BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR
bˈiː/ /ðˈeə/ /ˈɔː/ /bˈiː/ /skwˈeə
BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR
Definition
A playful way to invite someone, meaning if you don't come, you're not cool or are missing out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈðɛɹ/ /ˈɔɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈskwɛɹ
British English
bˈiː/ /ðˈeə/ /ˈɔː/ /bˈiː/ /skwˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR
UK
BEE THAIR or BEE SKWAIR
Listen in Context
We're having a party Friday night — be there or be square!
Don't miss the concert — be there or be square!
We're watching the game at my place. Be there or be square!
The party won't be the same without you, so be there or be square!