How to pronounce benes
Say it like BEN-ees. Benes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- ees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benes 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.
- eesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of benes
American and British speakers say benes in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnis/ in the US and /ˈbɛnis/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-ees.
What does benes mean?
- plural of bene How to pronounce bene
Questions about saying benes
How do you pronounce benes?
Say BEN-ees. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnis/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benes?
Benes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · ees.
Do Americans and Brits say benes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnis/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnis/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.