better half meaning

UK /ˈbɛtə hɑːf/ US /ˈbɛtɚ hæf/ 3 syllables

better half (noun): a person's partner in marriage.

Definition of better half

  1. a person's partner in marriage

    Synonyms: spouse, partner, married person, mate

    Type of: relative, domestic partner

    Kinds: bigamist, consort, helpmate, husband, monogamist, newlywed, polygamist, wife

How to pronounce better half

better half is pronounced /ˈbɛtə hɑːf/ in British English and /ˈbɛtɚ hæf/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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