The spelling of the phrase "be strides" may be confusing to those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /biː straɪdz/. The first syllable is pronounced like the word "bee," followed by the sound "strahydz" with a long "i" sound. "Strides" is a verb meaning to take long steps, and "be strides" means to be in the process of taking long steps or making progress. It is important to note that there is no space between "be" and "strides" in the spelling.
The word "be strides" is not a common word in English. It is likely a misspelling or a combination of two separate words: "be" and "strides". However, I can provide information on the origin and etymology of each of these words individually:
1. "Be": The word "be" is derived from the Old English verb "bēon" or "bēo", meaning "to be". It has roots in Proto-Germanic and Indo-European languages.
2. "Strides": The word "strides" is the plural form of the noun "stride". It comes from the Old English word "strīd", which means "a step, pace, or track". It is related to the Middle Low German word "strīt" and the Dutch word "strijd", both meaning "stride" or "step".