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How to Pronounce "begin with"

expression

bɪˈɡɪn/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
bih-GIN with or bih-GIN widh
bɪɡˈɪn/ /wˈɪð
bih-GIN with or bih-GIN widh

Definition

To start with something as the first part, or to have something as the initial element or focus.

IPA Transcription

American English

bɪˈɡɪn/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

British English

bɪɡˈɪn/ /wˈɪð

Simplified Pronunciation

US

bih-GIN with or bih-GIN widh

UK

bih-GIN with or bih-GIN widh

Listen in Context

Let's begin with the first chapter.

She always begins with a smile.

The instructions begin with step one.

To answer your question, let me begin with some background.