To pronounce "to-be", say TOB-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"to-be" has 2 syllables: tob-e. It rhymes with ruby and booby, if that helps it stick.
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"To-be" has 2 syllables: tob · e.
To-be: The future, that which is to come.
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