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How to pronounce:
begin
Definition:
(nou) Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪˈɡɪn
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Common mistakes of begin pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "be-GIN" instead of the correct "be-GIN". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, as shown in IPA: /bɪˈɡɪn/ (US) and /bɪˈɡɪn/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "begin" with a long "e" sound, saying "be-gin" instead of the correct short "i" sound. Tip: Focus on the short "i" as in "bit" to pronounce it correctly: /bɪˈɡɪn/.
- Dropping the final "n": A common mistake is omitting the "n" sound at the end, leading to "be-GI" instead of "be-GIN". Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the "n" clearly, as in /bɪˈɡɪn/.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some learners may overemphasize the "g" sound, resulting in "be-GING" instead of "be-GIN". Tip: Keep the "g" soft and short to maintain the correct pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɪn/.
- Incorrect vowel length: Saying "be-geeen" with an elongated vowel sound is another mistake. Tip: Use a short vowel sound for the "i" in "begin" to sound natural, as in /bɪˈɡɪn/.