How to Pronounce Bet

To pronounce "bet", say BET — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈbɛt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bet”

"bet" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bett — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bet mean?

noun

  1. A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).

    “Dylan owes Fletcher $30 from an unsuccessful bet.”

  2. A degree of certainty.

    “It’s a safe bet that it will rain tomorrow.”

verb

  1. To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
  2. To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.

    “Fancy going for a drink after work? You bet I do!”

interjection

  1. Expression of general agreement or acceptance.
  2. Exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge or an absurd proposal.

Words that rhyme with bet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

wagerstakeshazardingstakingstakeriskinggamblewagering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bet"?▾

"Bet" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bet" is /ˈbɛt/.

What does "bet" mean?▾

Bet: A wager, an agreement between two parties that a stake (usually money) will be paid by the loser to the winner (the winner being the one who correctly forecast the outcome of an event).

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