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Move to 'ɛ' by relaxing the mouth and making a short 'eh' sound.
End with 'ntʃ'. Tongue touches the roof behind teeth. Finish with the 'ch' sound as in 'cheese'.
ben-che (adding extra syllable)
ben-sh (pronouncing 'ch' as 'sh')
be-nch (incorrect vowel sound)
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same as American
same as American
same as American
The 'ch' in 'bench' sounds like 'ch' in 'chalk', not 'sh'.
The 'e' is a short vowel, like in 'bed'.
Focus on keeping it one smooth syllable without breaks.
A long seat for multiple people.
/ˈbɛn(t)ʃˌmɑrk/
A standard for comparison.
/bɛn(t)ʃt/
Removed from active duty.
/ˈbɛn(t)ʃɪŋ/
The act of sitting out.
Benchmark has an added 'mark', altering the intonation.
Benched ends with a 't' sound, unlike bench.
Benching adds an '-ing', affecting the ending.
Listen to native speakers and mimic the sound.
Distinguish 'ch' in 'bench' from 'sh' in 'she'.
