How to pronounce begun
Say it like bih-GUHN. Begun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHN).
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- bih
- GUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begun 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.
- GUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of begun
American and British speakers say begun in essentially the same way: /bɪˈɡʌn/ in the US and /bɪˈɡʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-GUHN.
Other ways to say begun
Begun also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BAY-gun /ˈbeɪɡən/
What does begun mean?
Words that rhyme with begun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of begun.
Questions about saying begun
How do you pronounce begun?
Say bih-GUHN. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡʌn/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begun?
Begun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHN). Broken into parts: bih · GUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say begun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈɡʌn/ and the British form is /bɪˈɡʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.