How to Pronounce "beggar"
word
/ˈbɛɡɝ/
BE-gur
/bˈɛɡɐ/
BE-guh
Definition
A beggar is a person who asks people for money or food, usually on the street, because they are very poor.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɛɡɝ/
British English
/bˈɛɡɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BE-gur
UK
BE-guh
Listen in Context
A beggar is sitting on the sidewalk.
The beggar asked for some bread.
People gave coins to the beggar.
There are many beggars outside the train station.