How to pronounce begirt
Say it like bih-GURT. Begirt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GURT).
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- bih
- GURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begirt 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.
- GURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of begirt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bih-GURT.
What does begirt mean?
- simple past and past participle of begird
Words that rhyme with begirt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begirt.
Questions about saying begirt
How do you pronounce begirt?
Say bih-GURT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡɝt/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begirt?
Begirt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GURT). Broken into parts: bih · GURT.
Is begirt 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 /bɪˈɡɜːt/ (bih-GURT).