How to Pronounce "to be safe"
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈseɪf
too bee SAFE, tuh bee SAFE, ti bee SAFE
tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /sˈeɪf
too bee SAFE
Definition
Used when you do something extra or take precautions to avoid possible problems or danger. It means acting to prevent risk, even if you are not sure it's necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈseɪf
British English
tˈuː/ /bˈiː/ /sˈeɪf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
too bee SAFE, tuh bee SAFE, ti bee SAFE
UK
too bee SAFE
Listen in Context
Take an umbrella to be safe.
Lock the door to be safe when you leave.
Wash your hands often to be safe.
I emailed the file twice, just to be safe.