How to pronounce begetting
Say it like bih-GHET-ing. Begetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET).
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- bih
- GHET
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begetting 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.
- GHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of begetting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-GHET-ing.
What does begetting mean?
- present participle and gerund of beget How to pronounce beget
- The act or product of one who begets.
Words that rhyme with begetting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begetting.
Questions about saying begetting
How do you pronounce begetting?
Say bih-GHET-ing. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡɛtɪŋ/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡɛtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begetting?
Begetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHET). Broken into parts: bih · GHET · ing.
Is begetting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bɪˈɡɛtɪŋ/ (bih-GHET-ing).