How to Pronounce "be out to"
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
bee OWT too, bee OWT tuh, bee OWT tih
bˈiː/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
bee OWT TOO
Definition
To have a strong intention or determination to achieve or do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bˈiː/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bee OWT too, bee OWT tuh, bee OWT tih
UK
bee OWT TOO
Listen in Context
She is out to win the competition this year.
The company is out to hire the best people.
They are out to prove their idea works.
It looks like someone is out to cause trouble tonight.