How to Pronounce "be that as it may"
expression
BEE that az it MAY
bee THAT as it MAY
Definition
This phrase means 'even though that is true' or 'despite that fact'; it introduces a contrast or shows that you are continuing with your point anyway.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈmeɪ
British English
bˈiː/ /ðˈæt/ /ˈæs/ /ˈɪt/ /mˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE that az it MAY
UK
bee THAT as it MAY
Listen in Context
Be that as it may, we still need to finish the project by Friday.
She apologized; be that as it may, the damage was done.
Be that as it may, we cannot change the past.
He didn't agree with the plan, but be that as it may, we went ahead anyway.