How to pronounce pledger
Say it like PLEJ-er. Pledger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEJ).
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US American/ˈplɛdʒɚ/PLEJ-er
UK British/ˈplɛdʒə/PLEJ-uh
- PLEJ
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pledger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pledger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLEJ-uh.
What does pledger mean?
noun
- someone who gives a pledge
Where does pledger come from?
From pledge + -er.
Questions about saying pledger
How do you pronounce pledger?
Say PLEJ-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛdʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplɛdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pledger?
Pledger has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEJ). Broken into parts: PLEJ · er.
Is pledger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplɛdʒə/ (PLEJ-uh).