How to pronounce hedged
Say it like HEJD. Hedged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HEJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hedged
American and British speakers say hedged in essentially the same way: /hɛdʒd/ in the US and /hɛdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEJD.
What does hedged mean?
- simple past and past participle of hedge How to pronounce hedge
- Offset by another financial asset.
Words that rhyme with hedged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hedged.
Questions about saying hedged
How do you pronounce hedged?
Say HEJD. The American pronunciation is /hɛdʒd/. In British English it is /hɛdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedged?
Hedged is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HEJD.
Do Americans and Brits say hedged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɛdʒd/ and the British form is /hɛdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.