How to pronounce benevolent
Say it like buh-NEV-uh-lunt. Benevolent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEV).
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- buh
- NEV
- uh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benevolent 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.
- NEVSay 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of benevolent
American and British speakers say benevolent in essentially the same way: /bəˈnɛvələnt/ in the US and /bəˈnɛvələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-NEV-uh-lunt.
What does benevolent mean?
- Having a disposition to do good.“Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent.”
- Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
- Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
Where does benevolent come from?
From Old French benevolent, borrowed from Latin benevolēns ("benevolent").
Words that rhyme with benevolent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of benevolent.
Questions about saying benevolent
How do you pronounce benevolent?
Say buh-NEV-uh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /bəˈnɛvələnt/. In British English it is /bəˈnɛvələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benevolent?
Benevolent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEV). Broken into parts: buh · NEV · uh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say benevolent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈnɛvələnt/ and the British form is /bəˈnɛvələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.