How to Pronounce "be your own master"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈmæstɝ
BEE yor OHN MAS-ter
bˈiː/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /mˈɑːstɐ
BEE yawr OHN MAH-stuh
Definition
To have control over your own life or decisions, not being controlled by others. It means being independent and making your own choices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈoʊn/ /ˈmæstɝ
British English
bˈiː/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈəʊn/ /mˈɑːstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE yor OHN MAS-ter
UK
BEE yawr OHN MAH-stuh
Listen in Context
I want to be my own master and make my own decisions.
She left her job to be her own master.
It's important to be your own master in life.
If you want true freedom, you have to be your own master.