Answer :
Final answer:
The pronunciation /əˈvenj/ matches the word 'avenged'. This is because unstressed vowels in English are often pronounced as /ə/, known as a schwa, and the stressed syllable in 'avenged' is 'venj'. So, the correct answer is option c.
Explanation:
The dictionary pronunciation /əˈvenj/ corresponds to the word avenge. This pronunciation indicates that the first syllable is unstressed, represented by the symbol /ə/, which is a schwa sound, and is common in unstressed syllables in English.
The second syllable is stressed, as indicated by the apostrophe before venj, highlighting the primary stress on that part of the word. When comparing choices A, B, C, and D, it is clear that average, evince, and inverse do not match this phonetic notation.
Therefore, the correct option is C, avenged. The general tendency in English for unstressed vowels to be pronounced as /ə/ aligns with the pronunciation pattern found in the word 'avenge'.
