How to pronounce beneficially
Say it like ben-uh-FISH-uh-lee. Beneficially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH).
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- ben
- uh
- FISH
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beneficially 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.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of beneficially
American and British speakers say beneficially in essentially the same way: /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəli/ in the US and /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ben-uh-FISH-uh-lee.
What does beneficially mean?
- In a beneficial manner
Where does beneficially come from?
From beneficial + -ly.
Words that rhyme with beneficially
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of beneficially.
Questions about saying beneficially
How do you pronounce beneficially?
Say ben-uh-FISH-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəli/. In British English it is /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beneficially?
Beneficially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FISH). Broken into parts: ben · uh · FISH · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say beneficially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəli/ and the British form is /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.