better

/ˈbɛtər/

Syllables bet·ter

Stress BET-ter

Phonics Breakdown

bet

/bɛt/

short e

ter

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

of a higher standard or quality; improved

Sound Reference

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bet=/bɛt/(bet) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

This book is better than the last one.