How to pronounce begot
Say it like bee-GAWT. Begot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAWT).
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- bee
- GAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of begot
American and British speakers say begot in essentially the same way: /biˈɡɔt/ in the US and /bɪˈɡɒt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GOT.
What does begot mean?
- simple past of beget How to pronounce beget
Words that rhyme with begot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begot.
Questions about saying begot
How do you pronounce begot?
Say bee-GAWT. The American pronunciation is /biˈɡɔt/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begot?
Begot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAWT). Broken into parts: bee · GAWT.
Do Americans and Brits say begot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈɡɔt/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡɒt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.