How to Pronounce beginnen

CEFR level: A1

English: to begin

Say it like buh-KHIN-un

Phonetic breakdown

Weak 'buh'; the 'g' is the guttural 'kh'; stress KHIN.

Common mistake

The 'g' is throaty 'kh': 'buh-KHIN-un'.

Usage tip

'beginnen' = to begin/start.

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