How to Pronounce "prevention is better than cure"
expression
pri-VEN-shun iz BET-er than KYUR
pri-VEN-shun iz BET-uh than KYAW
Definition
This expression means it is wiser and more effective to stop something bad from happening than to deal with the problem after it happens, especially in terms of health or safety.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈvɛnʃən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈkjʊɹ
British English
pɹɪvˈɛnʃən/ /ˈɪz/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /kjˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-VEN-shun iz BET-er than KYUR
UK
pri-VEN-shun iz BET-uh than KYAW
Listen in Context
Prevention is better than cure, so wash your hands often.
Doctors always say prevention is better than cure.
Wearing a helmet shows you believe prevention is better than cure.
I always get my flu shot—prevention is better than cure, you know?