How to Pronounce Avenging

To pronounce "avenging", say AV-eng-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

AV-eng-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “avenging”

"avenging" has 3 syllables: av-eng-ing.

What does avenging mean?

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.

noun

  1. The act by which somebody is avenged.

Synonyms

bewreakget back atretaliatetake revengespite

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Related words

retributiveretributoryvindicatoryreciprocalrevengerepayingretaliatingrevenging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "avenging"?▾

"Avenging" has 3 syllables: av · eng · ing.

What does "avenging" mean?▾

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

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