How to pronounce benzo
Say it like BEN-zoh. Benzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN).
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US American/ˈbɛnzoʊ/BEN-zoh
UK British/ˈbɛnzəʊ/BEN-zoh
- BEN
- zoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benzo 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.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of benzo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEN-zoh.
What does benzo mean?
adjective
- Of a ring compound, especially a heterocycle, which also has a fused benzene ring.
- A divalent radical formed by the removal of two adjacent hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring.
- Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.
Questions about saying benzo
How do you pronounce benzo?
Say BEN-zoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛnzoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɛnzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benzo?
Benzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEN). Broken into parts: BEN · zoh.
Is benzo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɛnzəʊ/ (BEN-zoh).