How to Pronounce "be on"
expression
BEE-AHN
BEE-ON
Definition
'Be on' means something is happening now, especially an event, a show is playing or something is switched on.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈiː/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEE-AHN
UK
BEE-ON
Listen in Context
The TV is on in the living room.
The meeting is on at 3 p.m.
My favorite show is on tonight.
Hey, the lights are on—did you forget to turn them off?