How to pronounce wenge
Say it like WENJ. Wenge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WENJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wenge
American and British speakers say wenge in essentially the same way: /wɛndʒ/ in the US and /wɛndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WENJ.
What does wenge mean?
- A very dark and hard tropical timber, from the tree species Millettia laurentii.
- A reddish shade of brown associated with this wood.
Words that rhyme with wenge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wenge.
Questions about saying wenge
How do you pronounce wenge?
Say WENJ. The American pronunciation is /wɛndʒ/. In British English it is /wɛndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wenge?
Wenge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WENJ.
Do Americans and Brits say wenge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛndʒ/ and the British form is /wɛndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.