How to Pronounce Bettering

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BETT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bettering”

"bettering" has 3 syllables: bett-er-ing. It rhymes with fettering and lettering, if that helps it stick.

What does bettering mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Improvement

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 bettering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fetteringletteringgetteringkettering

Related words

amelioratoryameliorativemeliorativeremedialamendatorycorrectiveamelioratingimprovement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bettering"?▾

"Bettering" has 3 syllables: bett · er · ing.

What does "bettering" mean?▾

Bettering: To improve.

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