How to Pronounce "begin"
word
/bɪˈɡɪn/
bi-GIN
/bɪɡˈɪn/
bi-GIN
Definition
To start doing something, or to start happening. It is used when an action, event, story, process, or period of time starts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/bɪˈɡɪn/
British English
/bɪɡˈɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bi-GIN
UK
bi-GIN
Listen in Context
The movie will begin at seven.
She began to cry.
Let's begin with an easy question.
I was nervous at first, but once we began talking, it felt easy.