How to Pronounce "benefactor"
word
/ˈbɛnəˌfæktɝ/
BEN-uh-FAK-ter
/bˈɛnɪfˌæktɐ/
BEN-ih-FAK-tuh
Definition
A benefactor is a person who helps others, especially by giving money or support to a person, organization, or cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɛnəˌfæktɝ/
British English
/bˈɛnɪfˌæktɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEN-uh-FAK-ter
UK
BEN-ih-FAK-tuh
Listen in Context
The school received a large donation from a benefactor.
A benefactor helps people in need.
Without the benefactor, the project could not happen.
Thanks to their mysterious benefactor, the artists could finally open their own studio.