How to pronounce benzine
Say it like BEN-zeen. Benzine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce benzine. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BEN
- zeen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzine 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.
- zeenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of benzine
American and British speakers say benzine in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛnzin/ in the US and /ˈbɛnzin/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEN-zeen.
What does benzine mean?
- benzene
- any flammable petroleum distillate used as a solvent or fuel
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Questions about saying benzine
How do you pronounce benzine?
Say BEN-zeen. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzin/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzine?
Benzine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zeen.
Do Americans and Brits say benzine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛnzin/ and the British form is /ˈbɛnzin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as benzine?
Benzine sounds the same as benzene in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.