Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

benefits

/ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪts/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.84 in modern English

Syllables
ben-e-fits
IPA
/ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪts/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of benefit

noun

public assistance; welfare.

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of benefit

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪts/
  • British English: /ˈbɛn.ɪ.fɪts/

Phrases

e-benefits

Questions

How do you pronounce benefits?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɛn.ɪˌfɪts/.
What does benefits mean?
plural of benefit

How to pronounce benefits

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