How to pronounce beneficence
Say it like buh-NEF-uh-sunts. Beneficence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEF).
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- buh
- NEF
- uh
- sunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beneficence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEFSay 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.
- suntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beneficence
American and British speakers say beneficence in essentially the same way: /bəˈnɛfəsənts/ in the US and /bəˈnɛfɪsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-NEF-ih-suns.
What does beneficence mean?
- The practice of doing good, such as acts of philanthropy, kind deeds; or other acts which benefit someone else.
- Good or charitable character or behavior.
- A duty or obligation to act in the best interests of another, especially a patient or beneficiary.
Where does beneficence come from?
From Middle English beneficence, from Latin beneficentia.
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Questions about saying beneficence
How do you pronounce beneficence?
Say buh-NEF-uh-sunts. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnɛfəsənts/. In British English it is /bəˈnɛfɪsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beneficence?
Beneficence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEF). Broken into parts: buh · NEF · uh · sunts.
Do Americans and Brits say beneficence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈnɛfəsənts/ and the British form is /bəˈnɛfɪsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.