How to pronounce benthic
Say it like BEN-thik. Benthic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
- BEN
- thik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benthic 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.
- thikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benthic
American and British speakers say benthic in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnθɪk/ in the US and /ˈbɛnθɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-thik.
What does benthic mean?
- Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean.
- Any organism that lives on the seafloor.
Where does benthic come from?
From benthos + -ic. By surface analysis, benth- + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying benthic
How do you pronounce benthic?
Say BEN-thik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnθɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benthic?
Benthic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · thik.
Do Americans and Brits say benthic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnθɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnθɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.