How to pronounce revenge
Say it like ree-VENJ. Revenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENJ).
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- ree
- VENJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Revenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- VENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of revenge
American and British speakers say revenge in essentially the same way: /riˈvɛndʒ/ in the US and /rɪˈvɛndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-VENJ.
What does revenge mean?
- action taken in return for an injury or offense
- take revenge for a perceived wrong“He wants to avenge the murder of his brother”
Where does revenge come from?
From Middle French revenge, a derivation from revenger, from Old French revengier (possibly influenced by Old Occitan revènge (“revenge, comeback”), from Old Occitan revenir (“to come back”)), a variant of Middle French revancher (whence de
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Words that rhyme with revenge
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Questions about saying revenge
How do you pronounce revenge?
Say ree-VENJ. The American pronunciation is /riˈvɛndʒ/. In British English it is /rɪˈvɛndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in revenge?
Revenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENJ). Broken into parts: ree · VENJ.
Do Americans and Brits say revenge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈvɛndʒ/ and the British form is /rɪˈvɛndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.