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Beneath Pronunciation
Beneath is pronounced bi-NEETH, IPA /bɪˈniθ/.
bi-NEETH
US /bɪˈniθ/ · UK /bɪˈniːθ/
Syllables: bi · NEETH (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
preposition; also adverb: Under something, or lower than it in position or rank.
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Beneath in a Sentence
- The key was beneath the mat.
- She felt the floor shake beneath her.
- He thinks the job is beneath him.
Common Mispronunciations of Beneath
Not BE-neeth
Shift the force to NEETH and leave bi as a quick unstressed opener.
Not bi-NEEDH
Hiss the th at the close, because a buzz there belongs to the verb breathe and not to this word.
Tip: Beneath, underneath, and heath all finish on the hissing th.
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