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How to Pronounce "could be worse"

expression

KUD bee WURS
kud bee WUHS

Definition

A phrase used to comfort yourself or others by saying that the current situation is not as bad as it could be.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈkʊd/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈwɝs

British English

kˈʊd/ /bˈiː/ /wˈɜːs

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KUD bee WURS

UK

kud bee WUHS

Listen in Context

I missed my bus, but it could be worse.

It’s raining, but at least it could be worse.

The food was cold, but it could be worse.

Lost my keys again, but honestly, it could be worse.