How to pronounce Benin
Say it like BEE-nin. Benin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- nin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ninKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Benin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: bih-NEEN.
What does Benin mean?
- People's Republic of Benin, from 1975 to 1990
- Republic of Benin, since 1990
- A historical kingdom in West Africa, in present-day Nigeria.
Where does Benin come from?
Borrowed from French Bénin, from Portuguese Benim, from Itsekiri Ubinu.
Words that rhyme with Benin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Benin.
Questions about saying Benin
How do you pronounce Benin?
Say BEE-nin. The American pronunciation is /ˈbinɪn/. In British English it is /bɪˈniːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Benin?
Benin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · nin.
Is Benin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /bɪˈniːn/ (bih-NEEN).