How to pronounce benison
Say it like BEN-ih-sun. Benison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- ih
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benison 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of benison
American and British speakers say benison in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnɪsən/ in the US and /ˈbɛnɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-ih-sun.
What does benison mean?
- A blessing; benediction.
Where does benison come from?
From Middle English benysoun, beneson, borrowed from Old French beneïson, from Latin benedictiō, benedictiōnem.
Words that rhyme with benison
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of benison.
Questions about saying benison
How do you pronounce benison?
Say BEN-ih-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benison?
Benison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · ih · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say benison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.