How to pronounce fledgling
Say it like FLEJ-ling. Fledgling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEJ).
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- FLEJ
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fledgling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fledgling
American and British speakers say fledgling in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEJ-ling.
What does fledgling mean?
- Untried or inexperienced.
- Emergent or rising.
- A young bird which has just developed its flight feathers (notably wings).
- An insect that has just fledged, i.e. undergone its final moult to become an adult or imago.
- An immature, naïve or inexperienced person.
Where does fledgling come from?
From fledge (“prepare for flying”) + -ling.
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Questions about saying fledgling
How do you pronounce fledgling?
Say FLEJ-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fledgling?
Fledgling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEJ). Broken into parts: FLEJ · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say fledgling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.