How to Pronounce "begot"
word
biˈɡɔt
bi-GAWT
bɪɡˈɒt
bi-GOT
Definition
'Begot' is the archaic past tense of 'beget', meaning to father a child or to cause something to happen or exist.
IPA Transcription
American English
biˈɡɔt
British English
bɪɡˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-GAWT
UK
bi-GOT
Listen in Context
In ancient times, a king often begot many children.
The story says the hero begot a mighty dynasty.
He begot a son who would one day become king.
According to the legend, the ancient god begot both sun and moon.