How to Pronounce "beget"
word
bɪˈɡɛt
bih-GET
bɪɡˈɛt
bih-GET
Definition
To cause something to happen, or to father a child. Used both for creating something (especially ideas or situations) and for becoming a parent, usually a father.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɡɛt
British English
bɪɡˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-GET
UK
bih-GET
Listen in Context
King Solomon begot many children.
One lie can beget another.
Good actions beget respect from others.
They say that hatred only begets more hatred.