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.