How to pronounce avenge
Say it like uh-VENJ. Avenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENJ).
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- uh
- VENJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of avenge
American and British speakers say avenge in essentially the same way: /əˈvɛndʒ/ in the US and /əˈvɛndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-VENJ.
What does avenge mean?
- To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.“to avenge the murder of his brother”
- To revenge oneself (on or upon someone).
Where does avenge come from?
Inherited from Middle English avengen, borrowed from Old French avengier, from a- + vengier.
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Words that rhyme with avenge
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Questions about saying avenge
How do you pronounce avenge?
Say uh-VENJ. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɛndʒ/. In British English it is /əˈvɛndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avenge?
Avenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENJ). Broken into parts: uh · VENJ.
Do Americans and Brits say avenge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈvɛndʒ/ and the British form is /əˈvɛndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.