How to pronounce ledges
Say it like LEJ-iz. Ledges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ledges pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ledges
American and British speakers say ledges in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈlɛdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEJ-iz.
What does ledges mean?
- plural of ledge How to pronounce ledge
Questions about saying ledges
How do you pronounce ledges?
Say LEJ-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ledges?
Ledges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say ledges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.