How to pronounce beginners
Say it like bih-GHIN-erz. Beginners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIN).
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- bih
- GHIN
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beginners 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of beginners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-GHIN-uz.
What does beginners mean?
- plural of beginner How to pronounce beginner
Questions about saying beginners
How do you pronounce beginners?
Say bih-GHIN-erz. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡɪnɚz/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beginners?
Beginners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHIN). Broken into parts: bih · GHIN · erz.
Is beginners 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 /bɪˈɡɪnəz/ (bih-GHIN-uz).