revenge

How to Split "revenge" into Syllables

The word revenge is divided into 3 syllables: re·ve·nge. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• re — 1st syllable
• ve — 2nd syllable
• nge — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of revenge:

• IPA: /ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/

📖 Definitions

1. revenge (usually uncountable, plural revenges)
2. Any form of personal, retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle French revenge, a derivation from revenger, from Old French revengier (possibly influenced by Old Occitan revènge (“revenge, comeback”), from Old Occitan revenir (“to come back”)), a variant of Middle French revancher (whence deverbal French revanche), from Old French revenchier. The variants Old French vengier (whence French venger) and Old French venchier are both descended from Latin vindicō, with stress-conditioned different parallel development in the inflectional form...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down revenge into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare revenge with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
revenge	3	re·ve·nge
Robbins	2	rob-bins
rubbing	2	rubb-ing
repining	3	re-pin-ing
ripping	2	ripp-ing

🔗 Related Words

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Rev, Reva, revel, revue, revamp, reveal, Revere, revers.