How to pronounce benne
Say it like BEN. Benne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benne 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.
American vs British pronunciation of benne
American and British speakers say benne in essentially the same way: /bɛn/ in the US and /bɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN.
What does benne mean?
- Sesame.
Where does benne come from?
From Malay bene, or possibly from Wolof or Eastern Maninkakan.
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Questions about saying benne
How do you pronounce benne?
Say BEN. The American pronunciation is /bɛn/. In British English it is /bɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benne?
Benne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BEN.
Do Americans and Brits say benne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛn/ and the British form is /bɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as benne?
Benne sounds the same as ben in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.