English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Benefit Pronunciation
Benefit is pronounced BE-nuh-fit, IPA /ˈbɛnəfɪt/.
BE-nuh-fit
US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/ · UK /ˈbɛnɪˌfɪt/
Syllables: BE · nuh · fit (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: An advantage gained from something, or a payment made by the state.
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Benefit in a Sentence
- The main benefit is the shorter commute.
- Everyone will benefit from the new timetable.
- She claimed housing benefit for two years.
Common Mispronunciations of Benefit
Not buh-NE-fit
Weight goes on the opening BE, and it stays there for benefited and benefiting as well.
Not BE-nuh-feet
Close on a short i, the one in fit, with no long ee anywhere in the word.
Tip: Beneficial moves the beat right along to the third syllable: be-nuh-FI-shuhl.
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