How to Pronounce "above and beyond"
expression
əˈbəv/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd
uh-BUV and bee-AWND
əbˈʌv/ /ˈænd/ /bɪjˈɒnd
uh-BUV and bee-YOND
Definition
Doing much more than what is required or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbəv/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˌbiˈɔnd/, /bɪˈɑnd/, /bɪˈɔnd
British English
əbˈʌv/ /ˈænd/ /bɪjˈɒnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BUV and bee-AWND
UK
uh-BUV and bee-YOND
Listen in Context
The nurse always goes above and beyond for her patients.
Thank you for going above and beyond to help me.
Her work performance was above and beyond the manager's expectations.
You really went above and beyond with this project—impressive job!