American English

How to pronounce beginner

noun · adjectiveA1
bihGIHner

/bɪˈgɪ.nɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

a person who has only recently started learning or doing something

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Meanings & examples

noun

a person who has only recently started learning or doing something

She is a beginner at tennis.

The class is open to complete beginners.

Common phrases & grammar

complete beginner · absolute beginner · beginner's course

be + a beginner + at + activity

be + a beginner + in + subject

adjective

for people who are just starting to learn or do something

This is a beginner Spanish course.

I need a beginner book with simple exercises.

Common phrases & grammar

beginner class · beginner course · beginner level · beginner lesson

beginner + noun

for + beginner + noun

Useful expressions

beginner's luck

success on a first try that happens mainly by chance

I won my first chess game—beginner's luck.

beginner-friendly

designed to be easy for people who are just starting

This website is beginner-friendly.

beginner's course

a course for people who are just starting

She signed up for a beginner's course.

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