How many syllables in better?

There are 2 syllables in the word better.

Divide better into syllables:

better (adjective):: greater than half; (comparative of 'good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another.

a cut above

amended

choice

elegant

elite

excellent

exceptional

exclusive

exquisite

fabulous

fancy

finer

first-class

great

greater

high-grade

improved

in a different class

jewellike

marvellous

marvelous

more acceptable

of higher quality

one step ahead

outstanding

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