How many syllables in avenge?

There are 2 syllables in the word avenge.

How to pronounce avenge:

avenge (verb):: to take vengeance for or on behalf of; to inflict a punishment in retaliation for (harm done) or on behalf of (the person harmed)

compensate

correct

even the score for

get even (for)

get even for

get revenge for

get your own back for

hit back for

pay (someone) back for

pay (someone) back in their own coin for

punish

redress

repay

requite

retaliate

retaliate for

revenge

take revenge for

take satisfaction for

take vengeance for

venge

cheer

comfort

encourage

forgive

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