Cómo Pronunciar "better safe than sorry"
expression
BET-er SAFE than SAW-ree
BET-uh SAFE than SOR-ee
Definición
This expression means it is wiser to be careful and take precautions than to risk something bad happening and regret it later.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈseɪf/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈsɑɹi
Inglés Británico
bˈɛtɐ/ /sˈeɪf/ /ðˈɐn/ /sˈɒɹi
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
BET-er SAFE than SAW-ree
UK
BET-uh SAFE than SOR-ee
Escucha en Contexto
I always lock the door at night—better safe than sorry.
Take your umbrella—better safe than sorry.
We turned off all the lights before leaving—better safe than sorry.
I know the food looks fine, but I'd rather not risk it—better safe than sorry.