How to pronounce fledging
Say it like FLEJ-ing. Fledging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEJ).
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- FLEJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fledging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fledging
American and British speakers say fledging in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflɛdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEJ-ing.
What does fledging mean?
- present participle and gerund of fledge How to pronounce fledge
Words that rhyme with fledging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fledging.
Questions about saying fledging
How do you pronounce fledging?
Say FLEJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɛdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fledging?
Fledging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEJ). Broken into parts: FLEJ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say fledging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflɛdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.