How to Pronounce "benevolent"
word
bəˈnɛvəɫənt
buh-NEV-uh-luhnt
bənˈɛvələnt
buh-NEV-uh-luhnt
Definition
Someone who is benevolent is kind, generous, and wants to help others. It can also describe actions or organizations that do good for people.
IPA Transcription
American English
bəˈnɛvəɫənt
British English
bənˈɛvələnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-NEV-uh-luhnt
UK
buh-NEV-uh-luhnt
Listen in Context
The benevolent teacher always helped her students after class.
A benevolent organization donated food to the homeless.
He gave her a benevolent smile when she was sad.
Everyone knew the CEO as a benevolent leader who cared about his staff.