How to pronounce benedict
Say it like BEN-uh-dikt. Benedict has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
- BEN
- uh
- dikt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benedict 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.
- diktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benedict
American and British speakers say benedict in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnəˌdɪkt/ in the US and /ˈbɛnəˌdɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-uh-dikt.
What does benedict mean?
- United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
- Italian monk who founded the Benedictine order about 540 (480-547)
- a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
Where does benedict come from?
From Benedicke (normalized to the usual spelling, Benedict), a character in William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (1598).
Questions about saying benedict
How do you pronounce benedict?
Say BEN-uh-dikt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnəˌdɪkt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnəˌdɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benedict?
Benedict has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · uh · dikt.
Do Americans and Brits say benedict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnəˌdɪkt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnəˌdɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.