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How to pronounce ledgy

Say it like LEJ-ee. Ledgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).

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US American/ˈlɛdʒi/LEJ-ee
UK British/ˈlɛdʒi/LEJ-ee
  • LEJ
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Ledgy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of ledgy

American and British speakers say ledgy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdʒi/ in the US and /ˈlɛdʒi/ in the UK.

British respelling: LEJ-ee.

What does ledgy mean?

adjective
  1. Abounding in ledges; consisting of a ledge or reef.
  2. Containing one or more ledges

Where does ledgy come from?

From ledge + -y.

Words that rhyme with ledgy

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ledgy.

Questions about saying ledgy

How do you pronounce ledgy?

Say LEJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in ledgy?

Ledgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say ledgy the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).