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How to pronounce better
/ˈbetə/ British English
BET·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
BED·der
✓ Say
BET·ə
My tip
British English: a clear t, and no r at the end: BET-ə.
In a sentence
I feel much better today.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: BET-ə.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce better?
In British English, better is pronounced /ˈbetə/. Say it like this: BET-ə. British English: a clear t, and no r at the end: BET-ə.
How many syllables are in better?
When you say it, better has 2 syllables: BET-ə. The strong beat is the first one, BET.
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