How to pronounce begrudge
Say it like bih-GRUHJ. Begrudge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHJ).
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- bih
- GRUHJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begrudge 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.
- GRUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of begrudge
American and British speakers say begrudge in essentially the same way: /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ in the US and /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GRUHJ.
What does begrudge mean?
- To grudge about or over; be envious or covetous.
- To be reluctant.
- To give reluctantly.
Where does begrudge come from?
From Middle English bigrucchen (“to grumble at”), equivalent to be- (“at, about, over”) + grudge.
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Words that rhyme with begrudge
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Questions about saying begrudge
How do you pronounce begrudge?
Say bih-GRUHJ. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begrudge?
Begrudge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRUHJ). Broken into parts: bih · GRUHJ.
Do Americans and Brits say begrudge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.