How to Pronounce Bettered

To pronounce "bettered", say BETT-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

BETT-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “bettered”

"bettered" has 3 syllables: bett-er-ed. It rhymes with unfettered and fettered, if that helps it stick.

What does bettered mean?

verb

  1. To improve.
  2. To become better; to improve.

verb

  1. (with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.

    “The project had better get finished by the current deadline.”

Synonyms

had best

Words that rhyme with bettered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unfetteredfetteredletteredpetard

Related words

majorfinerimprovedmeliorateimproveameliorateamendadvisable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bettered"?▾

"Bettered" has 3 syllables: bett · er · ed.

What does "bettered" mean?▾

Bettered: To improve.

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