The word "benge" is commonly pronounced as /bɛndʒ/. The spelling of the word can be explained by understanding its origin. It is said to be derived from a West African language, where it was spelled as "benji". The English spelling was then modified, resulting in the current spelling of "benge". Despite being a rare word, it has been used in literature, and is also the name of a type of wood commonly used in musical instrument making.