How to Pronounce "well begun is half done"
expression
WEL bee-GUN iz HAF DUN
wel big-UN iz HAHF DUN
Definition
If you start something in a good way, you have already made major progress; a good start makes finishing easier.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛɫ/ /ˈbeɪɡən/, /bɪˈɡən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈhæf/ /ˈdən
British English
wˈɛl/ /bɪɡˈʌn/ /ˈɪz/ /hˈɑːf/ /dˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEL bee-GUN iz HAF DUN
UK
wel big-UN iz HAHF DUN
Listen in Context
My teacher always says, 'Well begun is half done.'
Before the project started, Dad reminded me that 'well begun is half done'.
If you follow 'well begun is half done', starting will feel much easier.
Whenever I struggle to get started, I remember 'well begun is half done' and try to plan carefully.