How to Pronounce "could be better"
expression
ˈkʊd/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈbɛtɝ
KUD bee BET-er
kˈʊd/ /bˈiː/ /bˈɛtɐ
KUD bee BET-uh
Definition
This expression means something is not bad but not perfect, and there is room for improvement. It is often used to politely say you are not fully satisfied.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊd/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈbɛtɝ
British English
kˈʊd/ /bˈiː/ /bˈɛtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD bee BET-er
UK
KUD bee BET-uh
Listen in Context
My test score could be better.
This soup could be better.
The weather today could be better.
How's your day going? Eh, could be better.