How to pronounce bencher
Say it like BEN-cher. Bencher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bencher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bencher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEN-chuh.
What does bencher mean?
- A senior member of a law society in a Canadian province (except New Brunswick).
- One of the senior governing members of an Inn of Court.
Where does bencher come from?
From bench + -er.
Words that rhyme with bencher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bencher.
Questions about saying bencher
How do you pronounce bencher?
Say BEN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bencher?
Bencher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · cher.
Is bencher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɛntʃə/ (BEN-chuh).