How to Pronounce "be like"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɫaɪk
BEE LIKE
bˈiː/ /lˈaɪk
BEE LIKE
Definition
An informal phrase used to report what someone said or thought, or to describe how someone acted (often used in storytelling or imitation). It can also mean 'is similar to' or 'acts like.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɫaɪk
British English
bˈiː/ /lˈaɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE LIKE
UK
BEE LIKE
Listen in Context
He was like, 'Let's go!'
She is like her mother.
The dress is like the one I have.
I asked him, and he was like, 'No way!'