How to Pronounce Begets

To pronounce "begets", say BEG-ets — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

BEG-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “begets”

"begets" has 2 syllables: beg-ets. It rhymes with assets and epithets, if that helps it stick.

What does begets mean?

verb

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

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Words that rhyme with begets

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assetsepithetsfretstzetzeupsetsrosettessweatssetsoffsetssilhouettesdiskettesbaronets

Related words

engendermotherfathergeneratesiregetbreedsbrings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "begets"?▾

"Begets" has 2 syllables: beg · ets.

What does "begets" mean?▾

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

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