How to Pronounce "benefactors"
word
ˈbɛnəˌfæktɝz
BEN-uh-FAK-terz
bˈɛnɪfˌæktəz
BEN-ih-FAK-tuhz
Definition
People who give help, especially financial support or gifts, to others or organizations. Benefactors are often donors who support good causes or people in need.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnəˌfæktɝz
British English
bˈɛnɪfˌæktəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEN-uh-FAK-terz
UK
BEN-ih-FAK-tuhz
Listen in Context
The hospital was built thanks to generous benefactors.
Scholarships are often provided by benefactors.
The museum honored its oldest benefactors with a ceremony.
Several wealthy benefactors helped the school expand its library last year.