How to pronounce embetter
Say it like im-BET-er. Embetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET).
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- im
- BET
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embetter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embetter
- 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: im-BET-uh.
What does embetter mean?
- To make better; improve.
Where does embetter come from?
From em- + better.
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Questions about saying embetter
How do you pronounce embetter?
Say im-BET-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈbɛtər/. In British English it is /ɪmˈbɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embetter?
Embetter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET). Broken into parts: im · BET · er.
Is embetter 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 /ɪmˈbɛtə/ (im-BET-uh).