How to Pronounce Begetting

To pronounce "begetting", say BEG-ett-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BEG-ett-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “begetting”

"begetting" has 3 syllables: beg-ett-ing. It rhymes with besetting and upsetting, if that helps it stick.

What does begetting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act or product of one who begets.

Words that rhyme with begetting

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besettingupsettingsettingbloodlettingpettinginterpretingwettingnettinggettingjettingfrettingoffsetting

Related words

creatingresultingcausinggeneratingbegettalbabymakinggenerationbirthing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "begetting"?▾

"Begetting" has 3 syllables: beg · ett · ing.

What does "begetting" mean?▾

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

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