How to Pronounce Beget

To pronounce "beget", say BEG-et — 2 syllables, IPA /biˈɡɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/biˈɡɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beget”

"beget" has 2 syllables: beg-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does beget mean?

verb

  1. To father; to sire; to produce (a child).
  2. To cause; to produce.

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Words that rhyme with beget

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

engendermotherfathergeneratesiregetprocreatebreed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beget"?▾

"Beget" has 2 syllables: beg · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "beget"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beget" is /biˈɡɛt/.

What does "beget" mean?▾

Beget: To father; to sire; to produce (a child).

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