How to pronounce benjamin
Say it like BEN-juh-mun. Benjamin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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- BEN
- juh
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benjamin 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of benjamin
American and British speakers say benjamin in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛndʒəmən/ in the US and /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-juh-min.
What does benjamin mean?
- gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
- (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel
Where does benjamin come from?
From benzoin, modified by folk etymology to match the name Benjamin.
Questions about saying benjamin
How do you pronounce benjamin?
Say BEN-juh-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛndʒəmən/. In British English it is /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benjamin?
Benjamin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · juh · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say benjamin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛndʒəmən/ and the British form is /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.