How to Pronounce "benedick"
word
ˈbɛnədɪk
BEN-uh-dik
ˈbɛnɪdɪk
BEN-i-dik
Definition
A 'benedick' is an old-fashioned or literary word for a man who has recently married, or sometimes any married man, especially one who was expected to remain single.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnədɪk
British English
ˈbɛnɪdɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEN-uh-dik
UK
BEN-i-dik
Listen in Context
He became a benedick after years of saying he would never marry.
In stories, a benedick is often a man who finally gets married against his will.
Shakespeare’s play made the term benedick famous.
Everyone was shocked when the famous bachelor finally turned benedick.