Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'd better

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.28 in modern English

Syllables: 'd -bet-ter
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Contraction of had better.

Example Sentences

"You'd better slow down. The police are behind us."
"But you'd better take your diamond ring, you'd better pawn it, babe."

Phrases

you'd better believe it

Questions

What does 'd better mean?: Contraction of had better.

How to pronounce 'd better

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “'d better”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “'d better”.
Repeat and practice — Say “'d better” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.