How to pronounce begum
Say it like buh-GUHM. Begum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHM).
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- buh
- GUHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of begum
American and British speakers say begum in essentially the same way: /bəˈɡʌm/ in the US and /bəˈɡʌm/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-GUHM.
What does begum mean?
- To daub or cover with gum.
- a high-ranking Muslim woman, especially in South Asia
- the form of address for such a woman
Where does begum come from?
From be- + gum.
Words that rhyme with begum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begum.
Questions about saying begum
How do you pronounce begum?
Say buh-GUHM. The American pronunciation is /bəˈɡʌm/. In British English it is /bəˈɡʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begum?
Begum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHM). Broken into parts: buh · GUHM.
Do Americans and Brits say begum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈɡʌm/ and the British form is /bəˈɡʌm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.