How to pronounce benefice
Say it like BEN-ih-fis. Benefice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- ih
- fis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benefice 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benefice
American and British speakers say benefice in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/ in the US and /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-ih-fis.
What does benefice mean?
- Land granted to a priest in a church that has a source of income attached to it.
- An estate in lands; a fief.
- To bestow a benefice upon
Where does benefice come from?
From Old French benefice, from Latin beneficium.
Questions about saying benefice
How do you pronounce benefice?
Say BEN-ih-fis. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benefice?
Benefice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · ih · fis.
Do Americans and Brits say benefice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.