How to Pronounce "discretion is the better part of valor"
expression
Definition
This expression means that it is often wiser to avoid unnecessary risks than to act recklessly, and being cautious can be more valuable than being brave.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈpɑɹt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈvæɫɝ
British English
dɪskɹˈɛʃən/ /ˈɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /pˈɑːt/ /ˈɒv/ /vˈælɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-KRESH-en iz thuh BET-er PART uhv VAL-er
UK
dis-KRESH-en iz thuh BET-uh PAHT ov VAL-uh
Listen in Context
My father always says, 'discretion is the better part of valor' when making tough choices.
Remember, 'discretion is the better part of valor' before rushing into that argument.
She left quietly because she believed 'discretion is the better part of valor'.
Sometimes it's smarter to walk away—after all, 'discretion is the better part of valor'.