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How to pronounce betty

nounA1
BEHdee

/ˈbɛ.ɾi/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A female given name, often used as a short form of Elizabeth.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A female given name, often used as a short form of Elizabeth.

Betty is my aunt's name.

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Names are usually written with a capital letter: Betty.

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the name Betty