How to Pronounce "half the battle"
expression
ˈhæf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbætəɫ
HAF-thuh-BAT-uhl
hˈɑːf/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈætəl
HAAF-thuh-BAT-uhl
Definition
An important part of achieving something, even if there is still more work to do. Often, once this part is done, the rest is much easier.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbætəɫ
British English
hˈɑːf/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈætəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF-thuh-BAT-uhl
UK
HAAF-thuh-BAT-uhl
Listen in Context
Getting started is half the battle.
Learning the basics is half the battle.
Finding the right tools is half the battle.
Figuring out what you want is half the battle—the rest is just making a plan.