How to pronounce begs
Say it like BEGZ. Begs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BEGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of begs
American and British speakers say begs in essentially the same way: /bɛɡz/ in the US and /bɛɡz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEGZ.
What does begs mean?
- plural of beg How to pronounce beg
- third-person singular simple present indicative of beg How to pronounce beg
Words that rhyme with begs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begs.
Questions about saying begs
How do you pronounce begs?
Say BEGZ. The American pronunciation is /bɛɡz/. In British English it is /bɛɡz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begs?
Begs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BEGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say begs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛɡz/ and the British form is /bɛɡz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.