How to Pronounce Beggar

To pronounce "beggar", say BEGG-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɛɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beggar”

"beggar" has 2 syllables: begg-ar. It rhymes with bootlegger and egger, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: beger — easy to mix up when writing.

What does beggar mean?

noun

  1. A person who begs.
  2. A person suffering from extreme poverty.

verb

  1. To make a beggar of someone; impoverish.
  2. To exhaust the resources of; to outdo.

Synonyms

palliardpaupervagabondmendicantpanhandlerschnorrerspangertruantruin

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Words that rhyme with beggar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bootleggereggereggarleggerpeggerkeggergregerhaegerbegercreggerdraegerdreger

Related words

mendicantpauperizehomelesstramphobostraydrifterbum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beggar"?▾

"Beggar" has 2 syllables: begg · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "beggar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beggar" is /ˈbɛɡə/.

What does "beggar" mean?▾

Beggar: A person who begs.

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