How to Pronounce "better late than never"
expression
BET-er LATE than NEV-er
BET-uh LATE than NEV-uh
Definition
This expression means it is better to do something late than to not do it at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈɫeɪt/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈnɛvɝ
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /lˈeɪt/ /ðˈɐn/ /nˈɛvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er LATE than NEV-er
UK
BET-uh LATE than NEV-uh
Listen in Context
Better late than never! You finally finished your project.
He showed up, and I said, 'Better late than never.'
You remembered my birthday! Better late than never.
Sorry for sending the email so late, but better late than never!