How to Pronounce "be my guest"
expression
BEE my GEST
BEE my GEST
Definition
A polite way to tell someone they are allowed to do something, or to go ahead and do what they want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈɡɛst
British English
bˈiː/ /mˈaɪ/ /ɡˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE my GEST
UK
BEE my GEST
Listen in Context
If you want to use my phone, be my guest.
"Can I take a cookie?" "Of course, be my guest!"
There are extra chairs—be my guest and pick one.
Want to borrow my umbrella? Be my guest—I won't need it today.