How to Pronounce Beneficiary

To pronounce "beneficiary", say BEN-ef-ic-iary — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “beneficiary”

"beneficiary" has 4 syllables: ben-ef-ic-iary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does beneficiary mean?

noun

  1. One who benefits or receives an advantage.

    “You are the lucky beneficiary of this special offer.”

  2. One who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate.

    “If any beneficiary does not survive the Settlor for a period of 30 days then the Trustee shall distribute that beneficiary’s share to the surviving beneficiaries by right of representation.”

adjective

  1. Holding some office or valuable possession, in subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior; having a dependent and secondary possession.
  2. Bestowed as a gratuity.

    “beneficiary gifts”

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Words that rhyme with beneficiary

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "beneficiary"?▾

"Beneficiary" has 4 syllables: ben · ef · ic · iary.

What is the IPA transcription of "beneficiary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "beneficiary" is /ˌbɛn.əˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/.

What does "beneficiary" mean?▾

Beneficiary: One who benefits or receives an advantage.

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