How to Pronounce Vengeance

To pronounce "vengeance", say VENG-eanc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɛndʒəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈvɛndʒəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/vˈɛndʒəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “vengeance”

"vengeance" has 3 syllables: veng-eanc-e.

What does vengeance mean?

noun

  1. Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.
  2. Desire for revenge.

Synonyms

reprisalretaliationretributionrevengewreak

Antonyms

reconciliation

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Related words

retributionreprisalvindictivenessretaliatoryrevengepaybackretaliationpunishment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vengeance"?▾

"Vengeance" has 3 syllables: veng · eanc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vengeance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vengeance" is /ˈvɛndʒəns/.

What does "vengeance" mean?▾

Vengeance: Revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong.

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