How to Pronounce "may the force be with you"
expression
MAY thuh FORS bee WITH yoo
MAY thuh FAWS bee WITH yoo
Definition
A famous phrase from Star Wars meaning you wish someone good luck, courage, or strength, especially when they are about to do something difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɔɹs/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈju
British English
mˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɔːs/ /bˈiː/ /wˈɪð/ /jˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY thuh FORS bee WITH yoo
UK
MAY thuh FAWS bee WITH yoo
Listen in Context
Before the exam, he told his friend, 'May the force be with you.'
In the movie, the Jedi often say 'May the force be with you.'
She smiled and whispered, 'May the force be with you,' as he left.
I'm not sure you'll survive Monday morning traffic, but 'may the force be with you'!