How to Pronounce "benign"
word
bɪˈnaɪn
bih-NINE
bɪnˈaɪn
bih-NINE
Definition
Describes something that is gentle, harmless, or not dangerous, especially used to talk about medical conditions like tumors. It can also mean kind and gentle in personality.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈnaɪn
British English
bɪnˈaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-NINE
UK
bih-NINE
Listen in Context
The doctor said the lump is benign.
She has a benign smile.
The animal looks benign, but be careful.
Thankfully, the growth turned out to be benign after the biopsy.