How to Pronounce Begot

To pronounce "begot", say BEG-ot — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

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💡 Tip for remembering “begot”

"begot" has 2 syllables: beg-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does begot mean?

verb

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

Words that rhyme with begot

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

fatheredsiredengenderedbirthedunbegottenprocreatesspawnedbegetters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "begot"?▾

"Begot" has 2 syllables: beg · ot.

What does "begot" mean?▾

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

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