How to pronounce benefactors
Say it like BEN-uh-fak-terz. Benefactors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- uh
- fak
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benefactors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of benefactors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BEN-uh-fak-tuz.
What does benefactors mean?
- plural of benefactor How to pronounce benefactor
Questions about saying benefactors
How do you pronounce benefactors?
Say BEN-uh-fak-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnəˌfæktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benefactors?
Benefactors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · uh · fak · terz.
Is benefactors 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 /ˈbɛnəˌfæktəz/ (BEN-uh-fak-tuz).