How to Pronounce "beneficiaries"
word
ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃiˌɛɹiz
ben-uh-FISH-ee-air-eez
bˌɛnɪfˈɪʃəɹɪz
ben-if-ISH-uh-reez
Definition
People or groups who receive benefits, money, or advantages from something, such as a will, insurance policy, or charity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃiˌɛɹiz
British English
bˌɛnɪfˈɪʃəɹɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ben-uh-FISH-ee-air-eez
UK
ben-if-ISH-uh-reez
Listen in Context
The will listed five beneficiaries.
Insurance beneficiaries receive payment after a claim.
Charity events help many beneficiaries every year.
The school's scholarship program has expanded its beneficiaries to include more students.