How to pronounce unfledged
Say it like uhn-FLEJD. Unfledged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEJD).
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- uhn
- FLEJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfledged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- FLEJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unfledged
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: UHN-flejd.
What does unfledged mean?
- Not having feathers.
- Of a bird: not yet having developed its feathers and wings and become able to fly.
- Of a person: not yet fully grown or mature; lacking experience, like a novice or tyro; immature, inexperienced; hence, of or relating to youth.
- simple past and past participle of unfledge.
Where does unfledged come from?
From un- (suffix meaning ‘not’) + fledged (“furnished with feathers or wings”, adjective).
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Words that rhyme with unfledged
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Questions about saying unfledged
How do you pronounce unfledged?
Say uhn-FLEJD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈflɛdʒd/. In British English it is /ˈʌnflɛdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfledged?
Unfledged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLEJD). Broken into parts: uhn · FLEJD.
Is unfledged pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈʌnflɛdʒd/ (UHN-flejd).