How to Pronounce Misbegotten

To pronounce "misbegotten", say MISB-eg-ott-en — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɒtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɒtn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “misbegotten”

"misbegotten" has 4 syllables: misb-eg-ott-en. It rhymes with begotten and tauten, if that helps it stick.

What does misbegotten mean?

verb

  1. To beget wrongly or badly.

noun

  1. (sometimes derogatory) One born illegitimately (i.e., out of wedlock); a bastard.
  2. (in the plural) A person born into infelicitous circumstances.

adjective

  1. (of a person) Born out of wedlock; illegitimate.
  2. (by extension) Ill-conceived.

Words that rhyme with misbegotten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

begottentautenrottencottonforgottengottenshottenguncottonboughten

Related words

misbegotbastardlybastardillegitimatespuriousnaturalsuspiciousquestionable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "misbegotten"?▾

"Misbegotten" has 4 syllables: misb · eg · ott · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "misbegotten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "misbegotten" is /ˌmɪsbɪˈɡɒtn̩/.

What does "misbegotten" mean?▾

Misbegotten: To beget wrongly or badly.

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