How to pronounce pledges
Say it like PLEJ-iz. Pledges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEJ).
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- PLEJ
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pledges 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pledges
American and British speakers say pledges in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛdʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈplɛdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEJ-iz.
What does pledges mean?
- plural of pledge How to pronounce pledge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pledge How to pronounce pledge
Questions about saying pledges
How do you pronounce pledges?
Say PLEJ-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈplɛdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pledges?
Pledges has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEJ). Broken into parts: PLEJ · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say pledges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛdʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈplɛdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.