How to pronounce beggary
Say it like BEG-uh-ree. Beggary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG).
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- BEG
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beggary 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beggary
American and British speakers say beggary in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛɡəri/ in the US and /ˈbɛɡəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEG-uh-ree.
What does beggary mean?
- The state of a beggar; indigence, extreme poverty.
- The fact or action of begging.
- Beggarly appearance.
Where does beggary come from?
From beggar + -y.
Questions about saying beggary
How do you pronounce beggary?
Say BEG-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛɡəri/. In British English it is /ˈbɛɡəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beggary?
Beggary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG). Broken into parts: BEG · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say beggary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛɡəri/ and the British form is /ˈbɛɡəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.