To pronounce "ill-begotten", say ILLB-eg-ott-en — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILLB-eg-ott-en
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"ill-begotten" has 4 syllables: illb-eg-ott-en.
"Ill-begotten" has 4 syllables: illb · eg · ott · en.
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