How to pronounce vengeful
Say it like VENJ-ful. Vengeful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VENJ).
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- VENJ
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vengeful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vengeful
American and British speakers say vengeful in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛndʒfəl/ in the US and /ˈvɛndʒfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VENJ-ful.
What does vengeful mean?
- Vindictive or wanting vengeance.“His chains now broken, the prisoner turned a vengeful eye toward his former captors.”
Where does vengeful come from?
From venge + -ful.
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Questions about saying vengeful
How do you pronounce vengeful?
Say VENJ-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛndʒfəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɛndʒfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vengeful?
Vengeful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VENJ). Broken into parts: VENJ · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say vengeful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛndʒfəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɛndʒfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.