To pronounce "begging", say BEGG-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɛɡɪŋ/
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"begging" has 2 syllables: begg-ing. It rhymes with pegging and legging, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Begging" has 2 syllables: begg · ing.
The IPA transcription of "begging" is /ˈbɛɡɪŋ/.
Begging: The act of one who begs.
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