How to Pronounce Benefit

To pronounce "benefit", say BEN-ef-it — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛnəfɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɛnəfɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “benefit”

Break "benefit" into 3 beats and lean on "BEN" — that's the stressed one.

What does benefit mean?

noun

  1. An advantage; help or aid from something.

    “It was for her benefit.   His benefit was free beer.”

  2. A payment made in accordance with an insurance policy or a public assistance scheme.

verb

  1. To be or to provide a benefit to.
  2. To receive a benefit (from); to be a beneficiary.

Synonyms

advantageaidassistanceboonforedealhelpsubsidybattenbehoove

Antonyms

detrimentdisadvantageencumbranceharmhindrancenuisancemalefic

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Related words

gainwelfareprofitbeneficiarybeneficialbehalffavoradvantage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "benefit"?▾

"Benefit" has 3 syllables: ben · ef · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "benefit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "benefit" is /ˈbɛnəfɪt/.

What does "benefit" mean?▾

Benefit: An advantage; help or aid from something.

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