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How to pronounce:
benign
Phonetic Transcription:
bəˈnaɪn
Examples:
It's a kind of benign imprecation.
The condition is completely benign.
It is reactionary in the extreme and not at all benign.
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Common mistakes of benign pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /bɪˈnaɪn/. The correct stress is on the second syllable in UK /bɪˈnaɪn/ and US /bɪˈnaɪn/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "nigh" part, not the "be."
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce the first syllable as /bɪ/, similar to "bit," instead of the correct /bə/ in US English. Tip: Use a softer "buh" sound to start, like in "butter."
- Confusing "g" sound: The final "g" in "benign" is often mispronounced as a hard "g" /g/. The correct pronunciation is a soft "g" /n/. Tip: Think of "nigh" to help remember the soft sound.
- Skipping syllables: Some speakers might drop the second syllable, saying "benin" /ˈbɛnɪn/. This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice saying both syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Blending sounds: A common mistake is blending the sounds together too quickly, making it hard to distinguish the syllables. Tip: Slow down and articulate each part: "be" and "nign."