How do you pronounce "begat"?

In American English: /bɪˈgæt/ (bi-GAT). In British English: /bɪgˈæt/ (big-AT). In Canadian English: /bɪˈgæt/ (bi-GAT). In Australian English: /bɪɡˈat/ (BIG).

Is "begat" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈgæt/ (bi-GAT), while in British English it's /bɪgˈæt/ (big-AT).

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begat

/bɪˈgæt/

bi-GAT

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·gætgat

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