How to Pronounce "by all means"
expression
BY awl MEENZ
by AWL MEENZ
Definition
Used to strongly agree with or give permission for something. It means 'certainly' or 'go ahead' in a polite way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈminz
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ˈɔːl/ /mˈiːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY awl MEENZ
UK
by AWL MEENZ
Listen in Context
If you want to borrow my book, by all means.
May I open the window? By all means.
If you want to join us, by all means.
A: Can I ask a question? B: By all means.