How to pronounce bene
Say it like BEN-uh. Bene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bene 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bene
American and British speakers say bene in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnə/ in the US and /ˈbɛnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-uh.
What does bene mean?
- Alternative form of benne (“sesame”).
Words that rhyme with bene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bene.
Questions about saying bene
How do you pronounce bene?
Say BEN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnə/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bene?
Bene has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say bene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnə/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.