How to Pronounce Avenge

To pronounce "avenge", say AV-eng-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “avenge”

"avenge" has 3 syllables: av-eng-e. It rhymes with revenge and venge, if that helps it stick.

What does avenge mean?

noun

  1. An act of vengeance; a revenge.

verb

  1. To take vengeance (for); to exact satisfaction for by punishing the injuring party; to vindicate by inflicting pain or evil on a wrongdoer.

    “to avenge the murder of his brother”

  2. To take vengeance.

Synonyms

bewreakget back atretaliatetake revengespite

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Words that rhyme with avenge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

revengevengetengehengewengebengeengeklengemengesengestonehenge

Related words

revengeretaliatevindicaterepayevengrindwashrequite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avenge"?▾

"Avenge" has 3 syllables: av · eng · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "avenge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "avenge" is /əˈvɛnd͡ʒ/.

What does "avenge" mean?▾

Avenge: An act of vengeance; a revenge.

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