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