How to pronounce begat
Say it like bih-GAT. Begat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAT).
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- bih
- GAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of begat
American and British speakers say begat in essentially the same way: /bɪˈɡæt/ in the US and /bɪˈɡæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GAT.
What does begat mean?
- simple past of beget How to pronounce beget
Words that rhyme with begat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begat.
Questions about saying begat
How do you pronounce begat?
Say bih-GAT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡæt/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begat?
Begat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAT). Broken into parts: bih · GAT.
Do Americans and Brits say begat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈɡæt/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.