How to Pronounce "better place"
expression
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
BET-er PLAYS
bˈɛtɐ/ /plˈeɪs
BET-uh PLAYS
Definition
A 'better place' usually means somewhere that is improved or more desirable. It can refer to a physical location, or be used figuratively to talk about making the world or someone's life better, or as a gentle way to say someone has died.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈpɫeɪs
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /plˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er PLAYS
UK
BET-uh PLAYS
Listen in Context
We all want to live in a better place.
The city built a park to make it a better place.
I hope our world becomes a better place.
After years of struggle, she finally felt she was in a better place.