How to Pronounce Beneficial

To pronounce "beneficial", say ben-ef-IC-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˌɛnɪfˈɪʃəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “beneficial”

Break "beneficial" into 4 beats and lean on "IC" — that's the stressed one.

What does beneficial mean?

adjective

  1. Helpful or good to something or someone.
  2. Receiving a benefit from something.

noun

  1. Something that provides a benefit.

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How do you pronounce "beneficial"?▾

To pronounce "beneficial", say ben-ef-IC-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "beneficial"?▾

"Beneficial" has 4 syllables: ben · ef · ic · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "beneficial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beneficial" is /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəɫ/.

What does "beneficial" mean?▾

Beneficial: Helpful or good to something or someone.

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