How to pronounce beggars
Say it like BEG-erz. Beggars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG).
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US American/ˈbɛɡɚz/BEG-erz
UK British/ˈbɛɡəz/BEG-uz
- BEG
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beggars 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beggars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEG-uz.
What does beggars mean?
noun
- plural of beggar How to pronounce beggar
- third-person singular simple present indicative of beggar How to pronounce beggar
Questions about saying beggars
How do you pronounce beggars?
Say BEG-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beggars?
Beggars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG). Broken into parts: BEG · erz.
Is beggars pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛɡəz/ (BEG-uz).