The T that softens into a D

/ˈprɪti/adverb

Fairly, to a decent degree but not completely.

The line outside is pretty long right now.

/ˈprɪti/adverb

Fairly, to a decent degree but not completely.

The e sounds like an i, so it rhymes with city.

/ˈdɔːtər/noun

Someone's female child.

My daughter wants pancakes with a little butter.

/ˈdɔːtər/noun

Someone's female child.

The gh is silent, so it comes out as 'daw-ter'.

/ˈbetər/adjective

More good than something else in quality or skill.

This coffee tastes better than what I had yesterday.

/ˈbetər/adjective

More good than something else in quality or skill.

/ˈsɪti/noun

A big town where a lot of people live and work.

This is the best coffee in the city.

/ˈsɪti/noun

A big town where a lot of people live and work.

/ˈleɪtər/adverb

At some point in the future.

We can pay the check a little later.

/ˈleɪtər/adverb

At some point in the future.

/ˈbɑːtəl/noun

A tall container with a narrow neck, used for holding a drink.

I'd like a bottle of water to go, please.

/ˈbɑːtəl/noun

A tall container with a narrow neck, used for holding a drink.

The o sounds like 'ah', not like the o in boat.

/ˈbʌtər/noun

A soft yellow food made from cream, spread on bread or used in cooking.

Can I have some extra butter for the toast?

/ˈbʌtər/noun

A soft yellow food made from cream, spread on bread or used in cooking.

/ˈmætər/verb

To be important.

Does it matter if I sit at the counter?

/ˈmætər/verb

To be important.

/ˈlɪtəl/adjective

Small in size or amount.

Could you warm this up a little, please?

/ˈlɪtəl/adjective

Small in size or amount.

/ˈwɔːtər/noun

The clear liquid that falls as rain and comes out of a tap.

Could I get a glass of water with ice?

/ˈwɔːtər/noun

The clear liquid that falls as rain and comes out of a tap.

The first vowel is 'aw', not the a of cat.