How to Pronounce "half a loaf is better than none"
expression
HAF uh LOHF iz BET-er than NUN
HAAF uh LOHF iz BET-uh than NON
Definition
This expression means that it is better to get or have a small part of something than to get nothing at all.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæf/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫoʊf/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈnən
British English
hˈɑːf/ /æɪ/ /lˈəʊf/ /ˈɪz/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /nɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF uh LOHF iz BET-er than NUN
UK
HAAF uh LOHF iz BET-uh than NON
Listen in Context
When I got only a small raise, I told myself, 'half a loaf is better than none.'
Sarah wanted a big cake but got a slice—she realized 'half a loaf is better than none.'
We didn't win first prize, but 'half a loaf is better than none.'
I know it isn't perfect, but honestly, half a loaf is better than none.