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be called

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bi ˈkɔːld/

be called means: To have a particular name.

verb

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To have a particular name.

  • My sister is called Emma.
  • The village used to be called Oakford.
  • What is this flower called?

How to use it: be called + name (Our dog is called Max.)

Similar words: be named

Common phrases: be called something, be called Max

Questions about be called

What does be called mean?

To have a particular name.

What is be called in other languages?

Türkçe: adı olmak · Español: llamarse · Français: s’appeler · Deutsch: heißen · Italiano: chiamarsi · 日本語: という名前である

How do you pronounce be called?

It is pronounced /bi ˈkɔːld/.

How do you use be called in a sentence?

My sister is called Emma. The village used to be called Oakford.

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