How to pronounce benefactor
Say it like BEN-uh-fak-ter. Benefactor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- uh
- fak
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benefactor 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.
- fakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of benefactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEN-uh-fak-tuh.
What does benefactor mean?
- Somebody who gives a gift, often money to a charity.“anonymous benefactor”
- Someone who performs good or noble deeds.
Where does benefactor come from?
From Middle English benefactor, borrowed from Medieval Latin benefactor (“he who bestows a favor”), from Latin benefaciō (“benefit someone”), from bene (“good”) + faciō (“do, make”).
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Questions about saying benefactor
How do you pronounce benefactor?
Say BEN-uh-fak-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnəˌfæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benefactor?
Benefactor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · uh · fak · ter.
Is benefactor 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 /ˈbɛnəˌfæktə/ (BEN-uh-fak-tuh).