How to Pronounce "begat"
word
bɪˈɡæt
bih-GAT
bɪɡˈæt
bih-GAT
Definition
"Begat" is the past tense of "beget," meaning to father a child, especially used in older or biblical English. It can also mean to cause or bring about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɡæt
British English
bɪɡˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-GAT
UK
bih-GAT
Listen in Context
In the Bible, it says Abraham begat Isaac.
He begat many children in his lifetime.
The king begat a son and an heir.
"Violence begat more violence," the teacher explained.