How to pronounce prevenge
Say it like prih-VENJ. Prevenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENJ).
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- prih
- VENJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prevenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prevenge
American and British speakers say prevenge in essentially the same way: /prɪˈvɛndʒ/ in the US and /prɪˈvɛndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-VENJ.
What does prevenge mean?
- The act of taking, or an action taken against someone or something, ostensibly in retaliation for another act that has not yet been committed; pre-emptive action characterized as revenge.“Anticipating Wally's inevitable sarcasm, Boris let fly with a few cutting remarks in a stunning act of prevenge.”
Where does prevenge come from?
Punning blend of pre- + revenge.
Words that rhyme with prevenge
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Questions about saying prevenge
How do you pronounce prevenge?
Say prih-VENJ. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈvɛndʒ/. In British English it is /prɪˈvɛndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prevenge?
Prevenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENJ). Broken into parts: prih · VENJ.
Do Americans and Brits say prevenge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈvɛndʒ/ and the British form is /prɪˈvɛndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.