English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Pledge Pronunciation
Pledge is pronounced PLEJ, IPA /ˈplɛdʒ/.
PLEJ
US /ˈplɛdʒ/ · UK /ˈplɛdʒ/
Syllables: PLEJ (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A serious promise, or to promise something formally.
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Pledge in a Sentence
- They signed a pledge not to raise fees.
- He pledged the money within the hour.
- The pledge covers all three years.
Common Mispronunciations of Pledge
Not PLEDG
That dge ending is one soft j sound, the same as in bridge and judge.
Not PLAYJ
Short e here, the vowel of bed, which makes it rhyme with hedge.
Tip: One beat, PLEJ. The d and the g together produce a single sound.
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