How to pronounce benighting
Say it like bee-NY-ting. Benighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- bee
- NY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benighting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bee-NY-ting.
What does benighting mean?
- present participle and gerund of benight How to pronounce benight
- A plunging into darkness or ignorance.
Words that rhyme with benighting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of benighting.
Questions about saying benighting
How do you pronounce benighting?
Say bee-NY-ting. The American pronunciation is /biˈnaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /biˈnaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benighting?
Benighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: bee · NY · ting.
Is benighting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /biˈnaɪtɪŋ/ (bee-NY-ting).