How to Pronounce "better luck next time"
expression
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈɫək/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈtaɪm
BET-er LUK NEKST TYM
bˈɛtɐ/ /lˈʌk/ /nˈɛkst/ /tˈaɪm
BET-uh LUK NEKST TYM
Definition
A polite or encouraging way to tell someone not to feel bad after a failure, hoping they will succeed in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈɫək/ /ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /lˈʌk/ /nˈɛkst/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er LUK NEKST TYM
UK
BET-uh LUK NEKST TYM
Listen in Context
You lost the game, but better luck next time!
Didn't pass the test? Better luck next time.
Our team didn't win. Oh well, better luck next time.
Aw, so close! Better luck next time, buddy.