To pronounce "begum", say BEG-um — 2 syllables, IPA /bəˈɡʌm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
begum
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/bəˈɡʌm/
IPA
"begum" has 2 syllables: beg-um. It rhymes with figgum, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Begum" has 2 syllables: beg · um.
The IPA transcription of "begum" is /bəˈɡʌm/.
Begum: To daub or cover with gum.
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