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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable ben
  • 7 letters
Syllables
ben-e-fit: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: BEN-e-fit.
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛnəfɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as ben-efit, bene-fit.

Words that rhyme with benefit

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide benefit into syllables?

benefit divides as ben-e-fit. ben-e-fit: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in benefit?

Benefit has 3 syllables (ben-e-fit).

Which syllable is stressed in benefit?

The stressed syllable in benefit is ben. The 1st syllable is stressed: BEN-e-fit.

How do you pronounce benefit?

/ˈbɛnəfɪt/ in American English.