How to pronounce begets
Say it like bih-GHETS. Begets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHETS).
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- bih
- GHETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begets 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.
- GHETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of begets
American and British speakers say begets in essentially the same way: /bɪˈɡɛts/ in the US and /bɪˈɡɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GHETS.
What does begets mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of beget How to pronounce beget
Words that rhyme with begets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begets.
Questions about saying begets
How do you pronounce begets?
Say bih-GHETS. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡɛts/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begets?
Begets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHETS). Broken into parts: bih · GHETS.
Do Americans and Brits say begets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈɡɛts/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.