How to Pronounce "better be off"
expression
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɔf
BET-er bee AWF
bˈɛtɐ/ /bˈiː/ /ˈɒf
BET-uh bee OF
Definition
A polite, informal way to say you need to leave or depart, often used at the end of a visit or conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɔf
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /bˈiː/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er bee AWF
UK
BET-uh bee OF
Listen in Context
It’s getting late, I better be off now.
My bus leaves soon, so I better be off.
Dinner was great, but I better be off.
Well, I better be off before the rain starts.