How to Pronounce "benefit by"
expression
ˈbɛnəfɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
BEN-uh-fit BY
bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/ /bˈaɪ
BEN-if-it BY
Definition
To gain an advantage or improvement from something. It means that a person or group receives a positive effect because of an action, event, or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnəfɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEN-uh-fit BY
UK
BEN-if-it BY
Listen in Context
You can benefit by eating healthy foods.
Children benefit by reading every day.
Employees benefit by learning new skills.
I really benefited by taking that online course—it changed how I work.