beggar

/ˈbeɡər/

Syllables beg·gar

Stress BEG-gar

Phonics Breakdown

beg

/beɡ/

short e

gar

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a person who lives by asking others for money or food

Sound Reference

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beg=/beɡ/(beg) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The beggar sat quietly on the street corner.