How do you pronounce "beggar"?

In American English: /ˈbɛgɝ/ (BEHG-ur). In British English: /bˈɛɡə/ (B-ehg). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛgɝ/ (BEHG-ur). In Australian English: /bˈɛɡə/ (B-ehg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛgɝ/ (BEHG-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɛɡə/ (B-ehg).

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beggar

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/ˈbɛgɝ/

BEHG-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bɛgbeg·ɝgar

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