How to pronounce benthos
Say it like BEN-thos. Benthos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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US American/ˈbɛnθɑs/BEN-thos
UK British/ˈbɛnθɒs/BEN-thos
- BEN
- thos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benthos 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.
- thosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of benthos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BEN-thos.
What does benthos mean?
noun
- The flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water.
Questions about saying benthos
How do you pronounce benthos?
Say BEN-thos. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnθɑs/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnθɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benthos?
Benthos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · thos.
Is benthos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɛnθɒs/ (BEN-thos).