How to pronounce begena
Say it like BEG-uh-nuh. Begena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG).
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- BEG
- uh
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begena 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of begena
American and British speakers say begena in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛɡənə/ in the US and /ˈbɛɡənə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEG-uh-nuh.
What does begena mean?
- A type of lyre of Ethiopian and Eritrean origin with a rectangular soundbox and ten strings, which is played with a plectrum.
Where does begena come from?
Borrowed from Amharic በገና (bägäna).
Questions about saying begena
How do you pronounce begena?
Say BEG-uh-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛɡənə/. In British English it is /ˈbɛɡənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begena?
Begena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG). Broken into parts: BEG · uh · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say begena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛɡənə/ and the British form is /ˈbɛɡənə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.