English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Betterment Pronunciation
Betterment is pronounced BE-ter-muhnt, IPA /ˈbɛtɝmənt/.
BE-ter-muhnt
US /ˈbɛtɝmənt/ · UK /ˈbɛtəmənt/
Syllables: BE · ter · muhnt (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: Improvement, especially in someone's circumstances or in the value of property.
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Betterment in a Sentence
- The trust exists for the betterment of the village.
- He saw evening classes as a route to betterment.
- A betterment levy applies when land is rezoned.
Common Mispronunciations of Betterment
Not be-TER-muhnt
The beat stays on the first syllable, where better has it. Adding a suffix does not move it.
Not BE-ter-MENT
The ending is a soft muhnt with almost no vowel. Stressing it gives the word an artificial bounce.
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