How to pronounce begins
Say it like bih-GHINZ. Begins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHINZ).
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- bih
- GHINZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begins 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.
- GHINZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of begins
American and British speakers say begins in essentially the same way: /bɪˈɡɪnz/ in the US and /bɪˈɡɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GHINZ.
What does begins mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of begin How to pronounce begin
Questions about saying begins
How do you pronounce begins?
Say bih-GHINZ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡɪnz/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begins?
Begins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHINZ). Broken into parts: bih · GHINZ.
Do Americans and Brits say begins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈɡɪnz/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.