To pronounce "beginner", say BEG-inn-er — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪˈɡɪnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/bɪˈɡɪnə/
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"beginner" has 3 syllables: beg-inn-er. It rhymes with skinner and inner, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I'm new to learning Japanese: I'm just a beginner.”
“The beginner of the games lit the ceremonial torch.”
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"Beginner" has 3 syllables: beg · inn · er.
The IPA transcription of "beginner" is /bɪˈɡɪnə/.
Beginner: Someone who is just starting at something, or has only recently started.
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