How to Pronounce "your better half"
expression
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈhæf
YOR BET-er HAF
jˈɔː/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /hˈɑːf
yaw BET-uh HAHF
Definition
A humorous and affectionate way to refer to someone's spouse or romantic partner, suggesting that they are the better or more admirable part of the couple.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈhæf
British English
jˈɔː/ /bˈɛtɐ/ /hˈɑːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR BET-er HAF
UK
yaw BET-uh HAHF
Listen in Context
I am going out to dinner with your better half tonight.
She always listens to your better half.
Do you want to invite your better half to the party?
Whenever I can't decide, I just ask your better half—she's got a good sense of judgment.