American English

How to pronounce beginners

nounA1
bihGIHnerz

/bɪˈgɪ.nɚz/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Form of beginner

People who have only recently started learning or doing something.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

People who have only recently started learning or doing something.

This book is for English beginners.

The beginners are improving quickly.

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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