How to Pronounce "be your own man"
expression
BEE yor OHN MAN
BEE yaw OHN MAN
Definition
To act independently, confidently making your own decisions instead of following what others expect or want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈmæn
British English
bˈiː/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /mˈæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE yor OHN MAN
UK
BEE yaw OHN MAN
Listen in Context
It's important to be your own man and follow your dreams.
He learned to be his own man instead of copying his friends.
If you want respect, you have to be your own man.
Don’t let anyone tell you what to do—just be your own man.