To pronounce "begin", say BEG-in — 2 syllables, IPA /biˈɡɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/biˈɡɪn/
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"begin" has 2 syllables: beg-in. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
“I began playing the piano at the age of five. Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation.”
“The program begins at 9 o'clock on the dot. I rushed to get to class on time, but the lesson had already begun.”
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"Begin" has 2 syllables: beg · in.
The IPA transcription of "begin" is /biˈɡɪn/.
Begin: Beginning; start.
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