benevolence

/bəˈnɛvələns/

Syllables be·nev·o·lence

Stress be-NEV-o-lence

Phonics Breakdown

be

/bə/

schwa

nev

/nɛv/

short e

o

/ə/

schwa

lence

/ləns/

soft c

Meaning

kindness and goodwill toward others

Sound Reference

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be=/bə/(about) + nev=/nɛv/(never) + o=/ə/(lemon) + lence=/ləns/(silence)

Example

She was known for her benevolence toward the poor.