How do you pronounce "beget"?

In American English: /bɪˈgɛt/ (bi-GEHT). In British English: /bɪgˈɛt/ (big-EHT). In Canadian English: /bɪˈgɛt/ (bi-GEHT). In Australian English: /bɪɡˈɛt/ (big-EHT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈgɛt/ (bi-GEHT), while in British English it's /bɪgˈɛt/ (big-EHT).

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beget

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/bɪˈgɛt/

bi-GEHT

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·gɛtget

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