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beneficence
Definition:
(nou) doing good; feeling beneficent (nou) the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
Phonetic Transcription:
bəˈnefɪsəns
Examples:
Please offer beneficence in the future.
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Common mistakes of beneficence pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "be-NEF-i-cence". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /bəˈnɪf.ɪ.səns/ in US and /bɪˈnɛf.ɪ.səns/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "nif" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "BEN-ef-i-cence" instead of the correct /bəˈnɪf.ɪ.səns/ in US or /bɪˈnɛf.ɪ.səns/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the schwa sound "ə" in the first syllable.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is dropping the last syllable, resulting in "benefic" instead of "beneficence". This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to include all syllables.
- Confusing "c" sounds: Some learners pronounce the "c" in "beneficence" as a hard "k" sound, saying "ben-ef-i-kence". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" sound: /səns/. Tip: Pay attention to the "c" before "e" which sounds like "s".
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers stress every syllable equally, leading to an unnatural rhythm. The correct pronunciation has a clear primary stress on the third syllable: /bəˈnɪf.ɪ.səns/ in US and /bɪˈnɛf.ɪ.səns/ in UK. Tip: Practice with emphasis on the "nif" syllable to achieve the right rhythm.