How to pronounce avenger
Say it like uh-VEN-jer. Avenger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- uh
- VEN
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avenger 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of avenger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-VEN-juh.
What does avenger mean?
- One who avenges or vindicates.“an avenger of blood”
- One who takes vengeance.
Where does avenger come from?
From Middle English avengere; equivalent to avenge + -er.
Questions about saying avenger
How do you pronounce avenger?
Say uh-VEN-jer. The American pronunciation is /əˈvɛndʒɚ/. In British English it is /əˈvɛndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avenger?
Avenger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: uh · VEN · jer.
Is avenger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈvɛndʒə/ (uh-VEN-juh).