Como Pronunciar "bene"
word
ˈbɛnə
BEN-uh
ˈbiːni
BEE-nee
Definição
'Bene' is a Latin root meaning 'good' or 'well'. In English, it is seen in words like 'benefit', 'benevolent', and 'benign', but rarely used alone except in academic or literary contexts.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbɛnə
Inglês Britânico
ˈbiːni
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BEN-uh
UK
BEE-nee
Ouça em Contexto
The word 'benefit' comes from the Latin 'bene', meaning 'good'.
The prefix 'bene-' gives words a positive meaning, like 'benevolent'.
Doctors sometimes use the word 'benign', which has the same Latin root 'bene'.
Once you know 'bene' means good, words like 'benefit' and 'benevolent' are easier to understand.