How to pronounce betterment
Say it like BET-er-munt. Betterment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET).
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- BET
- er
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betterment 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of betterment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BET-uh-munt.
What does betterment mean?
- An improvement or amelioration.
- An improvement to a property that adds to its value.
Where does betterment come from?
From better + -ment.
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Questions about saying betterment
How do you pronounce betterment?
Say BET-er-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛtɚmənt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛtəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betterment?
Betterment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BET). Broken into parts: BET · er · munt.
Is betterment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛtəmənt/ (BET-uh-munt).