How to Pronounce "vengeance"
word
/ˈvɛndʒəns/
VEN-juhns
/vˈɛndʒəns/
VEN-juhns
Definition
Vengeance is the act of harming someone in return for something they did to you; it is taking revenge or seeking to punish someone for a wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈvɛndʒəns/
British English
/vˈɛndʒəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VEN-juhns
UK
VEN-juhns
Listen in Context
He wanted vengeance for his brother's death.
The villain planned his vengeance carefully.
Stories of vengeance are common in movies.
He swore vengeance against those who betrayed him.