How to pronounce pledget
Say it like PLEJ-ut. Pledget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEJ).
- PLEJ
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pledget 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pledget
American and British speakers say pledget in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛdʒət/ in the US and /ˈplɛdʒət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEJ-ut.
What does pledget mean?
- A small flat absorbent pad of cotton or wool, used to medicate, drain, or protect a wound or sore.
- A string of oakum used in calking.
- To apply a pledget to.
Where does pledget come from?
English dialect word for a small plug, using -et (“diminutive suffix”).
Questions about saying pledget
How do you pronounce pledget?
Say PLEJ-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛdʒət/. In British English it is /ˈplɛdʒət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pledget?
Pledget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEJ). Broken into parts: PLEJ · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say pledget the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛdʒət/ and the British form is /ˈplɛdʒət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.