How to pronounce begay
Say it like BEG-ay. Begay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG).
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- BEG
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of begay
American and British speakers say begay in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛɡeɪ/ in the US and /ˈbɛɡeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEG-ay.
What does begay mean?
- To make cheerful or merry.
Where does begay come from?
From be- + gay.
Words that rhyme with begay
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begay.
Questions about saying begay
How do you pronounce begay?
Say BEG-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛɡeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛɡeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begay?
Begay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG). Broken into parts: BEG · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say begay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛɡeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛɡeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.