How to pronounce bettering
Say it like BET-uh-ring. Bettering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET).
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- BET
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bettering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bettering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BET-uh-ring.
What does bettering mean?
Where does bettering come from?
From Middle English beterynge; equivalent to better + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with bettering
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Questions about saying bettering
How do you pronounce bettering?
Say BET-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bettering?
Bettering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET). Broken into parts: BET · uh · ring.
Is bettering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbɛtərɪŋ/ (BET-uh-ring).