How to Pronounce "be it as it may"
expression
BEE it AZ it MAY
BEE it ASS it MAY
Definition
A formal expression used to acknowledge that something may be true or accepted, but to introduce a contrasting point or move the discussion forward, similar to 'nevertheless' or 'even so.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈmeɪ
British English
bˈiː/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɪt/ /mˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE it AZ it MAY
UK
BEE it ASS it MAY
Listen in Context
Be it as it may, we still need to finish the project.
Be it as it may, the rules are clear.
Be it as it may, we must try our best.
He thinks he's right—be it as it may, the decision has been made.