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How to Pronounce Benjamin

Benjamin / behndzhuhmihn /

The name Benjamin is a Male name of English origin meaning "Son of the right hand". It is pronounced behndzhuhmihn.

English Male 3 syllables

Benjamin is a English name meaning "Son of the right hand". Hebrew Binyamin

Language English
Gender Male
Syllables 3
Phonetic behndzhuhmihn
IPA bɛnd͡ʒəmɪn

Say it as behndzhuhmihn. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Benjamin Franklin - Founding Father of the United States
  • · Benjamin Netanyahu - Prime Minister of Israel
  • · Benjamin Britten - English composer

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How do you pronounce Benjamin?
Benjamin is pronounced behndzhuhmihn.
What is the correct pronunciation of Benjamin?
The correct pronunciation of Benjamin is behndzhuhmihn (IPA: bɛnd͡ʒəmɪn).
Is Benjamin a English name?
Yes, Benjamin is a English name meaning "Son of the right hand".

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