English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Beni Pronunciation
Beni is pronounced BE-nee, IPA /ˈbɛni/.
BE-nee
US /ˈbɛni/
Syllables: BE · nee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper): A department of northern Bolivia, and a province and city in the eastern Congo.
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Beni in a Sentence
- The Beni river drains into the Amazon basin.
- Cattle ranching dominates Beni.
- Aid workers have been based in Beni since the outbreak.
Common Mispronunciations of Beni
Not BAY-nee
The first vowel is the short e of bet, so the name opens like Benny and not like bay.
Not buh-NEE
Penny and Kenny hold their beat at the front, and this name sits comfortably with them.
Tip: The Bolivian department and the Congolese city share the spelling and the two beats.
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