American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'better' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "better" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "better"

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Simple pronunciation
beh-der
IPA transcription
/ˈbɛ.ɾɚ/
Word frequency
184th

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What does "better" mean?

  1. 1.improved or more excellent than before
  2. 2.of higher quality
  3. 3.healthier than before

Examples of "better" in a sentence

  • He is feeling much better now.
  • I think I can do better.
  • This movie is better than the last one.

How common is "better"?

Better is the 184th most common word in English.

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