How to pronounce benedick
Say it like BEN-uh-dik. Benedick has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- uh
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benedick 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.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benedick
American and British speakers say benedick in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnədɪk/ in the US and /ˈbɛnədɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-uh-dik.
What does benedick mean?
- A recently married man, especially one who has long held out against marriage.
Where does benedick come from?
From the character in William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
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Questions about saying benedick
How do you pronounce benedick?
Say BEN-uh-dik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnədɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnədɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benedick?
Benedick has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · uh · dik.
Do Americans and Brits say benedick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnədɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnədɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.