Beginning
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The point in time or space at which something starts, or the first part or initial stage of something. It represents the origin, commencement, or inception of an event or process.
“The beginning of the project faced numerous challenges that were eventually overcome through teamwork.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bɪˈgɪn.ɪŋ/
Syllables
be·gin·ning
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Wordle
Triple-N and four instances of vowels with -ING ending
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14 points; excellent for using multiple common letters including triple-N
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