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How to pronounce beginner

beginner
/bɪˈgɪnər/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Beginner, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/g/as in goA voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

In a sentence

Do you take me for a complete beginner?

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce beginner?

Beginner is pronounced /bɪˈgɪnər/ in American English.

How many syllables are in beginner?

Beginner has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in beginner?

The second syllable: /bɪˈgɪnər/.

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