How Do You Spell BENECIA?

Pronunciation: [bˈɛnɪʃə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Benecia" is quite straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /bɪˈniːʃə/ with stress on the second syllable. The first two letters are pronounced as "be" and the third letter is pronounced as "n". The "e" following the "n" is pronounced as a long "ee" sound. The word ends with "cia" pronounced as "sha" with a soft "sh" sound. Therefore, the correct spelling of the word is "Benecia".

Common Misspellings for BENECIA

• benecfia

Etymology of BENECIA

The word "Benecia" is of Spanish origin and derived from the name of Saint Benedict of Nursia, an Italian monk and religious leader from the 6th century. The Spanish variation of the name, "Benecio", was later adopted as a placename, most notably for the city of Benicia in California, United States.