How to pronounce benedictine
Say it like ben-uh-DIK-teen. Benedictine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- ben
- uh
- DIK
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benedictine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- benGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of benedictine
American and British speakers say benedictine in essentially the same way: /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktin/ in the US and /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktin/ in the UK.
British respelling: ben-uh-DIK-teen.
What does benedictine mean?
- a monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict
- a French liqueur originally made by Benedictine monks
- of or relating to Saint Benedict or his works
- of or relating to the Benedictines
Questions about saying benedictine
How do you pronounce benedictine?
Say ben-uh-DIK-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktin/. In British English it is /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benedictine?
Benedictine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: ben · uh · DIK · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say benedictine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktin/ and the British form is /ˌbɛnəˈdɪktin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.