How to Pronounce "betting"
word
/ˈbɛtɪŋ/
BE-ding
/bˈɛtɪŋ/
BE-ting
Definition
Betting is the activity of risking money or something valuable on the result of a game, race, or other event, hoping to win more. It can be legal and organized, or informal between people.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɛtɪŋ/
British English
/bˈɛtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BE-ding
UK
BE-ting
Listen in Context
Betting on football is popular in many countries.
He lost a lot of money through betting.
Online betting is not legal everywhere.
He got into betting during the World Cup and never really stopped.