How to Pronounce "better nature"
expression
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈneɪtʃɝ
BET-er NAY-cher
bˈɛtɐ/ /nˈeɪtʃɐ
BET-uh NAY-chuh
Definition
A person's kind, honest, or moral side; the part of someone that wants to do good. Often used in the phrase 'appeal to someone's better nature' to encourage someone to act kindly or fairly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈneɪtʃɝ
British English
bˈɛtɐ/ /nˈeɪtʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BET-er NAY-cher
UK
BET-uh NAY-chuh
Listen in Context
Please appeal to his better nature before making a decision.
She believes everyone has a better nature inside them.
His better nature finally won, and he apologized.
If you ask nicely, maybe his better nature will show.