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beneficiary
Definition:
(nou) the recipient of funds or other benefits (nou) the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri
Examples:
Castile was the main beneficiary of the war.
He is a trustee and not the beneficiary of the trusts.
He was indeed the ultimate beneficiary of the action.
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Common mistakes of beneficiary pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many say "beneficiary" as /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/, placing stress incorrectly on the last syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, /ˈfɪ/, for both US and UK pronunciations.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "beneficiary" with a short "e" sound, like /ˈbɛnɪfɪʃəri/. Tip: The first syllable should have a clear "e" sound, /ˈbɛn/, as in "bed," not /bɛn/.
- Overemphasizing "h": A common mistake is overpronouncing the "h" in "beneficiary," resulting in /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəhri/. Tip: The "h" is silent in this word, so simply say /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/.
- Skipping syllables: Some people drop the second syllable, saying "benficiary" as /ˈbɛnˈfɪʃəri/. Tip: Ensure to articulate all syllables clearly: /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/.
- Confusing "c" sounds: A frequent error is pronouncing the "c" in "beneficiary" as a hard "k" sound, like /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪkəri/. Tip: The "c" should be pronounced as /ʃ/, like in "shoe," not /k/.