How to Pronounce "the sooner the better"
expression
thuh SOO-ner thuh BET-er
thuh SOO-nuh thuh BET-uh
Definition
This phrase means that it is best to do something as soon as possible; doing it earlier is always preferable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsunɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɛtɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /sˈuːnɐ/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɛtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh SOO-ner thuh BET-er
UK
thuh SOO-nuh thuh BET-uh
Listen in Context
If you can finish your homework, the sooner the better.
We should leave for the airport soon—the sooner the better!
Call the doctor, the sooner the better.
When it comes to booking tickets, the sooner the better because prices go up quickly.