How to Pronounce "begets"
word
bɪˈɡɛts
bih-GETS
bɪɡˈɛts
bih-GETS
Definition
To cause something to happen or exist; traditionally, to father or produce a child, but often used more generally to mean 'to bring about' or 'lead to' something.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈɡɛts
British English
bɪɡˈɛts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-GETS
UK
bih-GETS
Listen in Context
Hatred only begets more hatred.
Violence begets violence.
One mistake often begets another.
Success begets confidence.