How to Pronounce "revenge"
word
/ɹiˈvɛndʒ/
ri-VENJ
/ɹɪvˈɛndʒ/
ri-VENJ
Definition
Revenge is the act of hurting, punishing, or getting back at someone because they hurt you or did something wrong to you. It usually comes from anger and a desire to make the other person suffer too.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈvɛndʒ/
British English
/ɹɪvˈɛndʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-VENJ
UK
ri-VENJ
Listen in Context
He wanted revenge after they broke his bike.
She took revenge on her enemy.
Revenge does not solve the problem.
He spent years planning his revenge, but it only made him bitter.