Pronunciation: [biː ʃˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
The spelling of the phrase "be shown" is quite straightforward. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /bi ʃoʊn/. The first syllable, "be," is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "bit." The second syllable, "shown," is pronounced with a long "o" sound as in "bone" and ends with the "n" sound. "Be shown" is a common phrase used to describe when something is displayed or presented to someone.
"Be shown" is a verb phrase that denotes the act of presenting or displaying something to an audience or observer. It typically refers to the action of revealing information, facts, evidence, or visual representations to someone, allowing them to access or perceive it.
To be shown implies that someone is being enlightened or made aware of certain information or visual content. It suggests an intentional act of demonstration or disclosure, aimed at sharing knowledge, proving a point, or providing evidence to support a claim or argument.
This phrase is often used in contexts where the presentation of evidence, data, or visual materials is necessary to verify or support a particular statement or assertion. For example, in a courtroom, evidence may be shown to the jury to substantiate a legal claim. In a scientific research paper, data and figures may be shown to support the research findings.
The idea of being shown also implies an active engagement on the part of the viewer, as they are expected to pay attention and comprehend the information or visual representations being presented. The verb phrase "be shown" thus indicates the action of revealing and making accessible material for others to see, understand, analyze, or evaluate.
The word "shown" is the past participle form of the verb "show". The etymology of "show" can be traced back to the Old English word "sceawian", which means "to look at, see, gaze at, behold, observe". It is also related to the Old High German word "scouwon" and the Dutch word "schouwen". Over time, the word "show" evolved in the English language to encompass the idea of presenting or exhibiting something to others, and "be shown" implies the passive form of this action, indicating that something is being displayed or presented to someone.
