How to Pronounce "lie before"
expression
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
LYE bee-FOR, bih-FOR
lˈaɪ/ /bɪfˈɔː
lye bih-FOR
Definition
To be in front of someone or something, often referring to something coming in the future or something physically positioned ahead.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪ/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
British English
lˈaɪ/ /bɪfˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYE bee-FOR, bih-FOR
UK
lye bih-FOR
Listen in Context
A difficult journey lies before us.
Much work lies before the team.
A bright future lies before you.
All the challenges of college lie before her as she starts her first semester.