How to pronounce beginner
Say it like bih-GHIN-er. Beginner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIN).
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- bih
- GHIN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beginner 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.
- GHINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beginner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-GHIN-uh.
What does beginner mean?
- someone new to a field or activity
- a person who founds or establishes some institution“George Washington is the father of his country”
Where does beginner come from?
From Middle English begynner, equivalent to begin + -er.
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Words that rhyme with beginner
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Questions about saying beginner
How do you pronounce beginner?
Say bih-GHIN-er. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡɪnɚ/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beginner?
Beginner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIN). Broken into parts: bih · GHIN · er.
Is beginner 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 /bɪˈɡɪnə/ (bih-GHIN-uh).