How to pronounce begging
Say it like BEG-ing. Begging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG).
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- BEG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of begging
American and British speakers say begging in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEG-ing.
What does begging mean?
- a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
Where does begging come from?
From Middle English begging, beggyng, beggynge, equivalent to beg + -ing (gerund ending).
Words that rhyme with begging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begging.
Questions about saying begging
How do you pronounce begging?
Say BEG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begging?
Begging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEG). Broken into parts: BEG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say begging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.