How to Pronounce "beneficiary"
word
/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃiˌɛɹi/
ben-uh-FISH-ee-err-ee
/bˌɛnɪfˈɪʃəɹi/
ben-ih-FISH-uh-ree
Definition
A beneficiary is a person or group who receives money, help, or advantages from something, especially from a will, insurance policy, or trust.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃiˌɛɹi/
British English
/bˌɛnɪfˈɪʃəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ben-uh-FISH-ee-err-ee
UK
ben-ih-FISH-uh-ree
Listen in Context
She is the main beneficiary of her father's will.
Who is the beneficiary of this insurance policy?
The charity is the beneficiary of the donation.
If you want your friend to get your savings, you can name her as your beneficiary.